The next few days will be fairly average across the country weatherwise.

However on Saturday a low in the Tasman Sea will cross NZ bringing rain – meanwhile a southerly blast behind it could see snow falling to sea level – briefly.

The system could produce some heavier falls in the mountains and ranges on Saturday – then more so into the North Island on Sunday (Central Plateau and the southern/eastern ranges) on Sunday.

Sunday will be a colder day nationwide – but the sun should also return for many.