The high is the most prominent weather feature today across the country but eastern areas of the North Island could see a showery southerly hold on for a little longer.

Southland & Otago
Dry with sunshine and a few clouds possible. Early frosts in sheltered places.Winds mainly light to moderate easterly across the south
Highs: 11-13
Low tonight: 0-3

West Coast
Generally sunny but some cloudy areas with northerlies picking up and possible rain developing about the fiords.
Highs: 13-15
Lows tonight: 4-7

Canterbury
Mostly sunny with a frosty start in sheltered places. Northeasterly breezes could pick up a little in the afternoon but light winds inland.
Highs: 12-14
Low tonight: -1-3

Marlborough & Nelson
Generally sunny with a pleasant afternoon but a chilly night with frosts likely.
Highs: 13-15
Lows tonight: 0-3

Wellington
Partly cloudy skies, possible early shower with southerly breezes fading away. Cool in the wind.
High: 11-13
Low tonight: 8 or 9

Western North Island
Sunny skies with a few harmless clouds possibly. Not very much wind to speak of.
Highs: 13-15
Lows tonight: 4-7

Eastern North Island
Few showers possible with increasing dry spells and cool southerly breezes might take their time to die away. Chilly night ahead as well.
Highs: 11-14
Lows tonight: 2-6

CNI, BOP
Mostly sunny with light southwest breezes, some cloud at times about the CNI.
Highs: 12-17
Lows tonight: 0-6

Northland, Auckland & Waikato
Mostly sunny with a few clouds about, light winds from the south. Frosts possible in sheltered areas.
Highs: 14-17
Lows tonight: 2-7

-WeatherWatch