Weather Forecast for Nelson

I see that system mid next week Dave, it is a fair way out so won't put any confirmation on it just yet but something to keep an eye on. When it comes down to probabilities I'd say it is looking partly positive for that system to come to fruition as there hasn't been much as you say where you are in a while.

A front early next week should deliver some rain, at this stage not looking like plenty of rain but some atleast.

The distubance moving over later tomorrow and clearing away Thursday morning isn't looking to be too much in the way of rain so just a litlte bit of dampness.

Northland seems to be ok with the stationary front they had hanging over them a week back, it's you guys in the middle that need it now indeed.

Cheers
Aaron

But they will be breezy.  Current indications are that winds will be around 10-20 km/h 

We're sliding back into a more typical spring pattern for the next couple of weeks - which means showers will be more likely than rain setting in - a chance of something Thursday and again early next week.

Fingers crossed!

Cheers

Philip Duncan

Geez, so negative!

West coast beaches will have winds a little breezy from the southwest but it will still be a good day. East coast beaches will be a bit calmer with a chance for less cloud. Still it will be mostly sunny for most.

Either way looks like it will be a good day tomorrow at the beach anywhere!

Cheers
Aaron

It will get blown away to South America lol

We are expecting to be in a bit of a transition period Friday and Saturday next week.  So, whilst the current forecast is dry, it may not stay that way.

Having said that though, I've got some pretty good confidence in the forecast.  I would give you about 70% chance of having a dry barbie.

Cheers
WW 

It may well be looking at the maps as you say, still.......check back early next week for perhaps an improved outlook on the situation :)

Cheers
Aaron

Tasman high = southwesterlies and showers.

We're watching it - certainly will be a nasty little low but looks like it could be short lived in the tropics.  We're tracking it very closely .  Too many conflicted models on it at the moment though.

Cheers

WW

At this stage it looks good with just a 10% chance of rain between those times.  All the best

Cheers
WW

I was thinking the same as I looked at weather models this morning. Is more settled looking this week.

Cheers
Aaron

Temperatures aren't expected to be terribly warm, but comfortable with highs around 20.  No rain is expected.

Cheers
WW 

No rain is expected for Saturday.  Your outing looks good at this point.

Cheers
WW 

Kind of a surprise to us too.  There are certainly some strong gusts about the North Island today.

WW 

Not overly thrilled with hot weather either, so I'm not looking forward to the warm up that is coming.  But you and I have a bit of wait.  It's not even summer yet.  :)

Cheers
Howard 

Hi there

Rain is more likely to fall during the day tomorrow, in particular from midday through till evening. Rain will then ease off at some point in the evening. Through the night you can expect cloudy areas with brisk west to southwest winds. There will be dry periods but expect the odd shower at times also.

On Sunday morning showers will pick up again for a time.

Cheers
Aaron

Yes it can tend to look that way and sometimes the rainbands can stall a little before approaching. We'll keep an eye on it :)

Cheers

WW

Nice, gotta love big updrafts! Especially in the evening as the sun is going down.

Cheers
Aaron

Hi Dave

Personally I'm not sure at all really. There was nothing overally interesting about the weather yesterday. Although there were some heavy showers in parts of Southland and eastern Otago late afternoon, also inland Mid / South Canterbury.

What you are saying does sound correct perhaps although I'm no expect on the effects of an eclipse really. I have seen a few temperature graphs and it looks like the temp did drop a bit in many places while the eclipse took place then shot up again afterwards, beyond that I didn't notice many other affects. It did occur in the morning and I believe things would have recovered fairly quickly once it had passed.

At the time I must confess to being in bed also! I work late so sleep through the morning generally :D

If anyone else did notice certain things happening weather wise when the eclipse happened feel free to put a message up on here and let us know.

Cheers
Aaron

Hi there

Queenstown looks dry and mild tomorrow but Saturday looks rainy and Sunday should see skies clear with just a few showers possible. Enjoy your time away!

Thanks

WW

I have no idea personally, in the lap of the weather gods :) Can understand your thoughts though, same happens here in Christchurch with northeasterly breezes when they kick up. It is only 17 degrees here today though and must admit I'm quite liking it :)

At the moment we have typical spring westerly weather, the onshore flow is bound to give coolish temperatures as it comes off the sea. When the westerlies settle perhaps later in December or towards January then maybe noticeably warmer temperatures will arrive for a longer amount of days versus just a day or two here and there.

Cheers
Aaron