Covering period of Monday 3rd - Thursday 6th November

After a turbulent October, this week we see a turn to dry and settled weather. This news will be especially welcomed by both Wānaka and Queenstown who had their second wettest Octobers on record.(Records began in 1992 and1968 respectively) 

The sunshine has come out for Marlborough Anniversary Day today (Monday) and there are plenty of blue skies across the rest of the country. MetSevice is forecasting these warm and dry conditions to persist for most regions this week. These sunny days are a good reminder to stock up on sunscreen for the summer. 

MetService Meteorologist Michael Pawley details, “The northwesterly wind will drive up temperatures this week. Invercargill looks to rise to 24°C on Wednesday. Christchurch and Hastings are set to get to 27°C on Thursday.” 

With Guy Fawkes on Wednesday night, these warm and dry conditions are something to be cautious about. Check the latest fire conditions from Fire Emergency New Zealand at https://www.checkitsalright.nz/. 

Westland can expect to get wet on Wednesday as a front moves on to the South Island. There is minimal risk of severe weather however, and this front will weaken as it moves north on Thursday. On Thursday, a low pressure system approaches from the north, which looks likely to bring rain to the North Island for the latter part of this week. 

“Cricket fans will be keeping a close eye on the forecast for the upcoming T20 when the Blackcaps will face the West Indies at Eden Park. Conditions are looking pretty good on Wednesday, but Thursday could be a bit dicey. Wet weather will be moving in from the north later this week.” advises Michael. 

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