Central Otago's unpredictable climate has not dampened the outlook of local cherry growers.
Early varieties of cherries are already being picked in Central Otago and orchardists are hopeful of another good season.
The region has experienced varied weather conditions in the past fortnight, ranging from flooding and hailstorms to a tornado at Fruitlands.
However, orchardists had suffered little or no damage.
Cromwell grower Mark Jackson said forecasts for coming days meant growers were not out of the woods yet.