Weather Forecast for Kaikoura

Hey Vicky, yes there is a chance of low snow around Central Plateau. It's unclear how heavy it will be, probably not too major, so hopefully the highways can remain open but there could be some closures, especially overnight. Snow isn't currently forecast by us for Taihape, but Waiouru, Ohakune, National Park and possibly even around Turangi snow is possible. Also, please note you can search on our website and app for every single NZ location...if there is a place name on Google maps, we have a forecast for that location. This is a service tax owned and funded MetService and NIWA do not  provide. 

All the best, safe travels and keep up to date with NZTA for high conditions too!
Cheers
Phil D

Almost completely dry in Christchurh for the next 10 days, but just after that we may have another polar southerly (not yet locked in).

Cheers

WW

Hi, next weekend looks a little uncertain at this stage but the current forecast we have looks mainly dry - but shows some chance of showers.

Here's our 10 day forecast for Governors Bay:  www.weatherwatch.co.nz/location/Governors%2520Bay%2C%2520Lyttelton 

It also includes hourly forecasts which, closer to the time, will be more helpful too. All the best with the planning and keep an eye on Phil's weather videos next week too for more context as to what's going on.

Cheers :)

- WW

Hey there, yes it's certainly been a mild winter so far overall but August (at least the first half of it) looks quite different with cold snaps. The one this weekend will be very cold in Southland but probably not cold enough in coastal Otago for any significant snow in Dunedin. There might be a few isolated flurries, especially higher up. Monday has the best chance with snow possibly falling in the city - but it's not likely to be much if it does fall, and probably mixed with rain and hail. Double digit highs by Tuesday. Another possible chance for low level snow possibly in 10 days too (not yet locked in).

Cheers :)
- WW

Hey Thomas, there may be a few thunderstorms around the country due to the swing in temperatures coming in however they will be isolated and hit and miss along the western side (for the most part). So yes some chance, but whether it hits Porirua or Kapiti or Taranaki even, that is the question that's hard to answer in advance.

Cheers

Phil D

Hi there, no at this stage Wellington's snow level looks to be around 400m+. Sunday has a high of +12 degrees and Monday +10. For snow that low you need to have temperatures down to around +4 during the day.

Snow on the Remutaka Ranges, Tararuas, Ruahines etc.

Cheers

WW

Hi there, sorry our reply is a little late, but fog doesn't look too likely tomorrow due to windier weather moving in. All the best :)

Cheers
WW

Hi there, winds of 80km/h are most likely in gusts which may affect some smaller aircraft. The main issue with possible flight delays this weekend may be more from down country where winds look stronger and may stop some flights getting to Auckland on time (or at all). Larger planes shouldn't be so much affected. So yes, some risk but it may be more due to winds down country than in Auckland itself.

Kind regards
WW

Definitely getting the change now!

PD

Hi there, the chance is fairly low for any sea level snow but a few flurries are possible higher in the city (but won't settle) - also perhaps some sea level sleet. Just looks a little too warm (only by a few degrees) for sea level snow.

Cheers

WW

Hi there, at this stage no fog is forecast at either airport. We have had a few surprise foggy areas this week but there should be too much wind and unfavourable conditions tomorrow. All the best for fights and appointments!
Cheers

WW

Hi Matt

0% chance of snow in Chch this week :)

Cheers
Aaron

Hi there, no fog isn't forecast at this stage for the weekend - but strong to gale force winds are but it's too early to know if it will cause any flight issues. But fog, which is usually more problematic, is not in the current forecast. 
Cheers and safe travels!

- WW

Could be some heavy rain on Wednesday morning this coming week. Monday 5th August, hints of some very cold air around then, outside chance of snow flurries into Chch perhaps? But being this far out chances are that snow level will lift or the weather for then may change completely so don't hold any hopes on that.

Looking fairly placid after that as far as I can see.

Hope that helps!

Cheers
Aaron

Hi there

Apologies about the late reply.

Monday looks good, sunny areas and some high cloud with light winds. Showers move in Tuesday morning with northwesterlies strengthening during the day. Wednesday has heavy showers, some hail, snow likely and strong to gale Nor'West winds.

So Monday good, Tuesday you may get away with some sking in the morning perhaps?? Wednesday looks no good.

Cheers
Aaron

Good morning, at this stage it's looking a little less likely for fog in the days ahead due to more of a breeze to blow it away/stop it from forming. We may still get some isolated patches but generally the risks do look slightly lower in the mornings ahead.

Cheers!
WW

Hi there, it's too far out to see that far but the second week of August may have high pressure slowly moving away which can lead to warmer weather moving in but sometimes some rain too. We really can't lock in anything with accuracy until at least 10 days out though. All the best and keep an eye on our Wellington forecasts from August 6th for the 16th. Fingers crossed it pans out as nice as it is right now!! :)

Kind regards

- WW

Hi there, we hoping to launch this in just a week or so actually :) 

- WW

Hi there, thanks for the question and the very kind feedback (much appreciated!). There is a small but very active cold front out in the Tasman Sea, mainly in the lower half. The detectors in NZ aren't professional (as MetService won't share the tax owned tracker) so sometimes when lightning is well offshore our detectors here pick it up but can't quite place it. Just had a look at the global lightning tracker, which our friends at Weatherzone in Sydney use, and this confirms these storms.

- Cheers, Phil

Hi there, there may be some on Sunday and Monday otherwise it's mostly dry. Looks like they have a 40cm base at the moment which isn't too bad.

Cheers

WW

Hi there, we'd be normally expecting westerlies, showers and possibly a polar southerly at some point with temperatures by day a few degrees lower and temps at night about where they are. Maybe a remaining frost or two too. This year, however, we see the late July pattern continuing on into August which suggests milder weather - at least to begin with.

Kind regards
-WW

G'day there

Conditions are looking quite good, mainly sunny. On Sunday expect thickening high cloud then Monday looks a little wet, but in Mt Hutt's case this will probably turn to some snow which isn't bad. It's not much, perhaps an extra 5 to 10cm of snow at most but Mt Hutt will need it as it hasn't been a spectacular season for snow so far. The last lot of wet weather we had in Canterbury provided a much needed boost re snow up there and hopefully that will see your trip out ok.

Winds are looking light even up high on the mountain top so that's good.

Not sure re the website query. Is this the page you get?

https://www.weatherwatch.co.nz/location/Mount%2520Hutt%2C%2520Rakaia

Even though it says Mount Hutt, Rakaia.... it will more then likely be for the Mount Hutt Ski area looking at those forecasted temperatures, high's of only 0 to 4 degrees and overnight lows all in the negatives.

Good luck for your trip!

Cheers
Aaron

Hi there Jess, wow what a lovely message to get, thank you :)   At this stage we're not seeing a major wintry change for Dunedin.  In fact the theme of mild weather looks likely to continue on into August with high pressure kicking the month off (at this stage). We see no major change in July's weather pattern which means drier than average and milder for Dunedin. Of course August can be a very chaotic month and so a winter storm is always on the cards, but right now we see no significant change in sight to this current weather pattern. Really appreciate your support for our free public service :)

Cheers
Phil D

Hi there

Perhaps not till late July or early August, even then there's nothing that drastic looking in the pipeline for around then. Is looking quite settled.

Cheers
Aaron