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Archives for May 2015

Tuesday’s Weather Video – Largest low on earth moving away

The largest storm on earth is moving away from the country, bringing an end to the icy and rainy conditions…

First week of Winter looking mild to begin with

The first week of winter, which kicks off here on Queens Birthday Monday, looks set to start on a relatively…

Photo: Sprinkler Fail on -5 degree morning

On a morning when the mercury dips well below zero, following a blast of Antarctic air the day before, it’s…

Still gusty – #WeatherRisks on Tuesday

Not much in the way of risks around the country, though gusty winds stick around from the start of the…

The Big Picture (3 graphics) – Current rain radar brings our graphics to life

The current wind flow around New Zealand relates to these graphics below. Check out the current MetService rain radar here, then…

Tuesday’s national forecast

Cold southwesterlies lie over the country again today however things are improving if only a little bit, the really settled…

Cold southwesterlies continue on Tuesday

Tuesday is set for more of the same, weatherwise – as the southwesterly airflow which brought strong, cold winds to…

Largest low on earth affecting New Zealand across Monday & Tuesday

The low affecting NZ today is currently the largest on earth and covers an area from just south of Fiji…

YOUR STORY – More amazing snow pics and posts from our readers

UPDATED 2:00pm: It’s been a busy last 24 hours in some parts of the country, as the season’s first serious…

Special Weather Video – Tracking the NZ cold blast

New Zealanders have been blasted by cold and wet weather with parts of the country blanketed in snow – up…