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Thursday night’s national forecast
A cold southerly airflow lies over the country tonight. Snow to low levels, possible sea level at times in the…
Snow storm provides crucial information for scientists
While South Islanders are being warned to stay at home and prepare for the biggest storm predicted since 1992, NIWA…
The wintry blast has begun…48 hours to go
The cold blast has already started to work its way up the lower South Island and will today head north. …
Thursday’s national forecast
The antarctic door well and truly opens up to the south and east of the South Island today. Heavy rain…
Photos from Scott Base, where our wintry blast originated!
This week WeatherWatch.co.nz reported that the cold blast over New Zealand was originating from Antarctica – in fact from Scott…
Photos (3): Tornado south of Hamilton
Updated – new photos – A tornado has been seen in the Waikato community of Paterangi, just south of Hamilton…
Snowstorm advice from Civil Defence
In a snowstorm, the primary concerns are the potential loss of heat, power and telephone service, and a shortage of…
VIDEO – Weather Special: Why snow storms are tricky to forecast
WeatherWatch.co.nz head weather analyst Philip Duncan talks about this particular winter storm – who is most exposed, how our mountains…
Wednesday night’s national forecast
Rain tonight for most of the South Island, heavy at times with snow to low levels, possible sea level in…
Video: Philip Duncan updates us on the winter storm
A significant winter storm is set to bring severe weather to both islands of New Zealand over the next 72…
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Meteors – Your Eyewitness Reports!
WeatherWatch.co.nz receives meteor reports from all over New Zealand and the globe, 24/7/365. **CASUAL COMMENTS**If you’ve seen something in the…
Latest: Gabrielle approaches NZ (+25 Maps)
The effects of Cyclone Gabrielle will be felt across much of the North Island today, especially later in the day,…
Cyclone Gabrielle strengthening as it slowly passes Great Barrier Island (20+ maps)
12:15am Tuesday NZDT — Cyclone Gabrielle’s movement has slowed to an absolute crawl near Great Barrier Island. The longer the…
