Weather Forecast for Whangamata

Hi Amanda - our longrange rain maps do indicate a low passing over the upper North Island bringing rain that weekend - but very early days yet, so keep checking those rain maps.

Cheers!

- WW

Hi Amanda - all the models are still indicating late Sunday so the window does look big enough to give Saturday dry weather - but it may become cloudy.  Latest data shows just a 10% chance of rain on Saturday and a 40% chance on Sunday afternoon rising to 60% on Sunday night.

Cheers - and have a wonderful day :)

- Philip Duncan

Hi there - it's down to reasons 1) Because we use different models - we are independent of their forecasts.  2)Their forecasts beyond 5 days are entirely computer generated.

The rain on Sunday may not arrive until the end of the day - but some models suggest it could arrive in the morning - so we're sticking with "rain developing" at this stage, as it's too early to have timing nailed down.  Most models suggest Sunday night will be wet at this early stage - but we need a couple more sweeps to be more certain, which will be 24 hours away.

We often have quite different forecasts to MetService - up to our readers to decide who, in the long run, is more accurate :)

- WW

Agreed! - and we just lowered it to 20 a short time ago.  Thought the sun might've popped out a little earlier but the clouds had other plans.  20 will even be a struggle for some closer to the Tasman thanks to the cool sou'wester.

- WW

Hi Jenny,

The big day is just a little far out for us to accurately predict but feel free to get in touch this coming weekend.

Thanks 

RG

Hi,
I am getting married that day too!! I really hope it is a fine day!! :)

No, I'm sorry.  Over a month away is just too far into the future to get specific.  Even broad, general forecasts are a bit dodgy that far out.

Congratulations on your up coming wedding.

Keep checking with us.  We'll keep you up dated as your big day gets closer.

That is very funny.

Look mostly good at this stage - clouds building though along with an east to north east wind... 30% chance of an evening shower.  Congratulations - and good luck for Saturday :)

- WW

Hi there - take a look at our wind maps page - it shows breezy to brisk sou'easters slowly fading over the next 48 hours.  Unsure if that's what you want to hear or not!
 

Cheers

- WW

Hi Lee-Ann - the long range maps (you just need to scroll down when the map opens up) does show a weak front moving in on the 20th - but it does look weak, as a high moves in.  Fingers crossed for you that the high dominates and the front doesn't move in.

Cheers

- WW

Hi there - it's looking very borderline - some models show the rain arriving around noon, others later in the day.  So the risk is fairly high that there will be rain clouds around on Sunday afternoon - but because it's the start of the front timing is everything - so you'll need to just monitor our forecasts across the weekend to check that arrival time for rain.  Timing of fronts is generally considered the more tricky side to forecasting when you're talking beyond 24 to 48 hours.

Cheers

WW

Hi there - it's for all day.  There's certainly a risk of a shower all day long but, overall, the conditions look dry with a mix of sun and cloud.

Cheers
PD

Hi there - take a look at our rain map (by clicking on the Maps button at the top of the page) as it gives you a good view of where the rain is... the latest update show the main rain band offshore at 7pm... but close enough to perhaps bring in a shower or drizzle patch. Certainly very borderline but the models do still point towards the rain arriving later tonight or Thursday morning.

- WW

Hi there, it's still too early to know but usually the weather around Easter can bring both warm days and cold ones - and nights can be quite cool too.

Cheers

WW

Hi there - take a look at our rain map (by clicking on the Maps button at the top of the page) as it gives you a good view of where the rain is... the latest update show the main rain band offshore at 7pm... but close enough to perhaps bring in a shower or drizzle patch.  Certainly very borderline but the models do still point towards the rain arriving later tonight or Thursday morning.  Fingers crossed for you!
- WW

Hi there - thanks very much for your support!  Really pleased to see our forecasts are really helpful for those who like to frequently get outdoors.  We have some more positive additions coming to our forecasts later in the year too (like more details for each day coming up).

Cheers!

- WW

They must be predicting a "reverse" foehn wind from the SE, after the warm front passes through.

Hi there - sorry to say but the models are currently predicting a 60% chance of rain or showers - which is fairly high so far out.  But the good news is that the forecast for the 10th is pretty good (at this stage)...which means if the timing is wrong, then the rain may not turn up.  Keep an eye on the rain maps - by clicking on Maps at the top of the page - here's hoping the models aren't accurate this time around!

Cheers

PD

Thanks for your question.

Highs are usually about 23-24 degrees during Feb and March on average and lows about 15-17 at night.

It certainly isn't that at the moment!

Cheers,

Richard @ WW

Hi there - thanks very much!!  We're going to be adding a lot more detail to the other days as well in the next few months - so you can get a more detailed breakdown of each day.

Thanks again :)

- WW team

The rain cleared to bright blue sky just after i posted that, but round two is coming over the ranges!