NZ Mountain ForecastsBrief forecast for the Mountains up to midnight on Friday 26 December north islandTe Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki and Tararua Forest Park Heavy rain developing this morning, then easing this evening. Remaining North Island mountain areas A few showers developing this morning. Turning to rain this afternoon, with possible thunderstorms and downpours, then easing from the west in the evening. WINDS Gale northwesterlies, rising to severe gale in exposed places from the south today. FREEZING LEVEL Above 3000 metres, lowering to 2500 metres about the Tararuas tonight. south islandKaikoura ranges Cloudy. Rain in the west easing this morning and clearing this afternoon. Kahurangi, Nelson Lakes and Paparoa National Parks Periods of rain or showers, some heavy. Snow possible to about 1600 metres today. The Southern Alps to Fiordland Showers, heavy and possibly thundery at times with snow possible to about 1400 metres, easing this evening. WINDS West to northwest winds, with gales from the Southern Alps northwards. FREEZING LEVEL 2600 metres in the north sloping to 1600 metres in Fiordland, lowering to 2000 metres in the north this afternoon. Article © 2025 NZCity, Metservice, Funded by the NZ Government Data is for information only. New Zealand City disclaims all liability or responsibility for any loss or damage that may result from the action or failure to act by any person in reliance on any information provided herein. |
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