Snow for Auckland? Model shows 'polar streamer', forecaster predicts cold surge
Weather pattern looks 'favourable' for snowfall, Niwa says.
Weather pattern looks 'favourable' for snowfall, Niwa says.
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Parts of the South Island may experience snow down to 900m.
A typical messy start to spring, with more blustery westerlies in store for the week.
Forecasters warn of difficult driving conditions and tree and powerline damage.
Wetter conditions are expected to arrive on Saturday.
A relatively dry start to the year was turned around by record rainfall last month.
It comes after more than five dozen flights were cancelled and delayed this morning.
The fog is not expected to lift until later in the morning.
Unsettled weather will affect various parts of the country today.
MetService has issued strong wind warnings for several southern regions for Wednesday.
Another band of rain is forecast to come through in the next 24 hours.
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Temperatures are set to rise in the River City.
'It got closer to the ground. By then it was too late, we were pretty much underneath it.'
Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.
Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.
It's a wet commute for many across the North Island, with gusty winds to boot! Chunky showers mark the South Island, with the possibility of snow to low levels today in Southland.
MetService issues watches for rain, wind and even heavy snow for parts of the country.
'The best chance for any outdoor excursions would be Saturday morning.'
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Heavy rain, blustery winds are to hit the North Island; possible snowfall in South Island.
'Winter is very much still around.'
Severe weather alerts have been issued along the East Coast.
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The coldest temperature recorded in the region this morning was -2C at Taupō Airport.
Single digits can be expected for much of the country this week.
Auckland's Saturday should be partly cloudy with showers hitting later and into tomorrow.
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