NZ Mountain ForecastsBrief forecast for the Mountains up to midnight on Wednesday 29 October north islandTe Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki to Ruahine Forest Park, and Tararua Forest Park Snow showers, possibly heavy and thundery this afternoon, turning to rain showers tonight, then clearing tomorrow afternoon. Remaining mountain areas Showers, possibly heavy and thundery this afternoon with snow to 1000 metres, clearing to fine this evening with isolated showers tomorrow afternoon. WINDS Gale westerlies, severe gale in exposed places, easing tomorrow afternoon. FREEZING LEVEL 2200 metres sloping to 1400 metres in the south, becoming 1200 metres everywhere this evening. Lifting to 2200 metres for a time tomorrow. south islandMt Richmond Forest Park to Kaikoura Ranges Showers, some heavy with possible thunderstorms and hail about the Kaikoura Ranges, clearing to fine this evening but cloud remains about the Kaikoura Ranges until tomorrow morning. Remaining South Island mountain areas Snow showers, with possible thunderstorms and hail about Kahurangi National Park this afternoon, easing for a time tomorrow morning and afternoon. WINDS Gale southwesterlies. FREEZING LEVEL 1100 metres, but 700 metres south of Arthur's Pass until afternoon tomorrow. 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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