The only possible risks in the country’s weather today are shower related – and they’re more like blessings than risks – as they will (hopefully) come to thoe who need it most!

Canterbury farmers will be happy, as showers and southerlies are picked to persist for much of the day – albeit not particularly widespread or persistent – before clearing overnight.

The only other place at risk of any real action is Marlborough, where a fine start will break to thickening cloud and a few showers before evening.

Other than that, it’s a continuation of 2015’s pattern so far – settled, fairly dry weather around most of the country.

– Aaron Wilkinson & Drew Chappell, WeatherWatch.co.nz

– Map: Google