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Philip Duncan and nzherald.co.nz bring you the latest on the wintry weather – what’s coming in this afternoon, evening, overnight and for the next several days.
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30/07/2026 11:11pm
Cold weekend, frosts return with high pressure, then a low late next week
The subantarctic airflow spreads over NZ today/tonight and into Saturday, dropping temperatures nationwide. Snow flurries are possible today to lower…
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Brett on 27/06/2012 6:49pm
Good stuff your forecasts are always right on the money.Was some pretty wild winds in South Otago last night but easing slightly now.
Zelda Wynn on 27/06/2012 12:44am
Great having you explain the weather so clearly.
WW Forecast Team on 27/06/2012 3:08am
Thanks Zelda! 🙂
Phil