Northland, Auckland, Waikato & Bay Of Plenty
Showers, some may be heavy especially this afternoon. Sunny spells at times. Northwesterly winds freshen.
Highs: 14-16

Western North Island (including Central North Island)
Showers, some may be heavy at times with a risk of lightning in the west. A few snow flurries to 800m from afternoon. North to northwesterly winds.
Highs: 10-15

Eastern North Island
Any morning cloud clears then mainly sunny, a few showers push over from the west late afternoon / evening. North to northwesterly winds.
Highs: 17-18

Wellington
A few showers, possibly heavy. Northerlies change southerly in the evening.
High: 12

Marlborough & Nelson
Any early rain clears then some sun is possible, further rain developing in the afternoon before clearing overnight. Light winds.
Highs: 12-13

Canterbury
Rain with heavy falls possible, easing later in the day then clearing overnight. Snow (possibly heavy) to 500m, 400m about South Canterbury. Cold Southerly winds.
High: 8

West Coast
Early rain eases to showers then clearing during the afternoon as south to southeasterly winds freshen. South Westland sees morning cloud break to sunny spells.
Highs: 11-13

Southland & Otago
Morning cloud breaks to sunny spells. Coastal Otago has mainly cloudy skies with the odd light shower, perhaps a few light snow flurries to 300m. Light east to southeasterly winds.
Highs: 7-8

By Weather Analyst Aaron Wilkinson – WeatherWatch.co.nz