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Good morning Aotearoa!☀️☁️ These are your minimum temperatures since midnight! It's been a cooler night for those in the North Island, with frosty temps inland. 🧊 It's a warmer story in the South Island, as a blanket of high cloud has kept those frosts away. 🌡️ For your forecast, metservice.com

Map of temperatures for New Zealand, Auckland 9, Taupo 2, Hamilton 3, Wellington 12, Christchurch 7, Dunedin 10, Invercargill 10.

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 16h

🌦️ Upstream forecasting in New Zealand New Zealand sits in a predominantly westerly flow (i.e. from the west), which means one of the best places to look when forecasting our weather is to the west.

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 20h

Why does grass frost but not trees? 🤔 Have you ever opened your fridge or freezer and felt cold air brush by your feet? As air cools, it shrinks and becomes denser. If left undisturbed, cold air will flow towards the lowest place it can find, just like water.

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 23h

Ata mārie! 🌡️ This graphic shows observed temperatures from midday yesterday through to 7am today. Blenheim and Masterton saw the biggest temperature drops, falling 16°C. Invercargill was the most stable, cooling by just 2°C. ❄️ How cold did it get where you are this morning?

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 29/09/2026

🎢 The east coast of the South Island is instore for a changeable week of temperatures. 🌡️ Highs will rise, with most places along the coast forecast to reach over 20 degrees on Thursday and Friday. 📉 A cold front moves up the country on Saturday, causing highs to plummet to around 14 degrees.

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 29/09/2026

Wave clouds are formed when air is forced to flow over a mountain range or other elevated terrain and then forced back down by the atmosphere above it.

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 28/09/2026

Ata mārie! It’s a chilly start to the day across the country with a few areas of frost, but how do frosts develop? Frosts form through moisture being squeezed out of the atmosphere onto objects near the ground, and then that moisture subsequently freezes.

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 28/09/2026

It's the perfect week for school holiday fun in the sun, as showers clear out and temperatures creep up into the low twenties along the east coast by Friday 🏜️ Our pick of the week for most folks is Wednesday, but check out the full forecast to decide for yourself: www.metservice.com/towns-cities

Four maps of Aotearoa with icons showing weather around the country for each afternoon from Monday 28 September to Thursday 1 October 2026. Monday has more icons showing showers and wind, while the other days are mostly sunny, although Thursday has some more cloud. Each map is shaded by temperature, with Monday mostly green and blue (10°C to -10°C), through to orange for the east coast on Thursday (20°C to 25°C). A legend on the right shows a colour scale from -10°C in dark blue, to 30°C in red.

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 27/09/2026

Kei te makariri - it's collllld 🥶 The weekend's wintry weather has moved off us, but the chilly air and clearer skies it left behind have brought frosts to many 🧊 Twizel was the coldest spot overnight, coming in at -4°C at 5am, while Hokianga was the warmest, on a mild 13°C at the same time 🏝️

Map of Aotearoa New Zealand showing 6am temperatures for Monday 28 September, ranging from 10°C in Kaitaia to -2°C in Christchurch. A legend in the bottom right shows a colour scale from -10°C in dark blue, to 30°C in red. The country is shaded from pale green around the coasts, representing approximately 10°C, to blue in the mountains, representing approximately -6°C.

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 27/09/2026

Te Ika-a-Māui / the North Island is determined to get in on the fun too - squint and you might be able to spot a flake or two on the Remutaka Hill Road webcam ☃️

Webcam image of Remutaka Hill Road summit showing rain and a few snowflakes. A heading reads "Remutaka Hill Road Summit, 2:52pm Sunday 27 September 2026"

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 27/09/2026

It's still snowing in the upper South Island, and the North Island won't be left out either - here are your updated Road Snowfall Warnings for Sun 27 September, now with bonus Desert Road 🌵 Find the latest Road Snowfall Warnings any time at metservice.com/warnings/hom... 🚗

A heading reads Metservice Road Snowfall Warnings. An icon in the top right shows a car and a snowflake surrounded by an orange hexagon. Text below reads: Desert Road (State Highway 1), 7pm Sunday 27 to 1am Monday 28. Lewis Pass (State Highway 7), noon to 5pm Sunday 27. Arthur's Pass (State Highway 73), 11am to 4pm Sunday 27. Porters Pass (State Highway 73), 10am to 4pm Sunday 27. A footer reads Issued 10:11am Sunday 27 September 2026.

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 27/09/2026

Severe weather associated with today's wintry blast continues to affect central and southern parts of the country, but conditions gradually ease during this afternoon 😌 The Chathams are the exception, where westerly quarter winds could be severe this evening, until midnight 💨

Map of central and southern Aotearoa New Zealand. A heading reads Metservice Snow and Rain Watches and Warnings, issued 9:51am Sunday 27 September. The Tararua Ranges are are highlighted orange, with an orange hexagon icon with a rain symbol in the centre. Canterbury High Country and Plains near the foothills, south of Arthur's Pass, is highlighted orange, with an orange hexagon icon with a snow symbol in the centre. Canterbury High Country and Plains near the foothills about and north of Arthur's Pass is highlighted yellow, with a yellow circle icon with a rain symbol in the centre. A legend on the right shows a red triangle icon labelled "Red Warning", an orange hexagon icon labelled "Orange Warning", and a yellow circle icon labelled "Watch".

Map of central Aotearoa New Zealand, with the Chatham Islands inset on the left. A heading reads Metservice Wind Watches and Warnings, issued 9:51am Sunday 27 September. Wairarapa, the Tararua District, and Hawke's Bay south of Hastings are highlighted orange, with an orange hexagon icon with a wind symbol in the centre. Hawke's Bay about and north of Hastings and the Chatham Islands are highlighted yellow, with a yellow circle icon with a wind symbol in the centre. A legend on the left shows a red triangle icon labelled "Red Warning", an orange hexagon icon labelled "Orange Warning", and a yellow circle icon labelled "Watch".

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 26/09/2026

🌨️ Higher parts of Te Waipounamu/the South Island are waking up to a blanket of snow, with more expected throughout today 🌨️ 🚗 Road Snowfall Warnings are in place for many higher roads, so be prepared for delays or detours, and stay safe if you have to travel!

Webcam image of Crown Range Road Summit blanketed in snow, with more snow blocking the camera lens around the outside. A heading reads "Crown Range Road Summit, 7:12am Sunday 27 September 2026"

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 26/09/2026

The answer is Sunday...what's the question?

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 26/09/2026

☔ A burst of heavy rain and strong wind sweeps across the country on Sunday, with severe weather warnings for central and southern parts of the country💨 ❄️ The wintry blast also brings heavy snow above 400 metres in the south, with lesser amounts lower down ☃️

Map of central Aotearoa New Zealand with the heading Strong Wind Watches and Warnings issued 9:44am Saturday 26 September. Wairarapa, the Tararua District, and Hawke's Bay south of Hastings are highlighted in orange, with a strong wind warning icon, and the label 8am to 4pm Sunday. Wellington is highlighted in orange, with a strong wind warning icon, and the label 7am to noon Sunday. Horowhenua, Kapiti Coast and the Marlborough Sounds are highlighted in yellow, with a strong wind watch icon, and the label 7am to noon Sunday.

Map of central Aotearoa New Zealand with the heading Heavy Rain Watches and Warnings issued 9:44am Saturday 26 September. The Tararua Ranges are highlighted in orange, with a heavy rain warning icon, and the label 5am to 3pm Sunday. Buller is highlighted in yellow, with a heavy rain watch icon, and the label 4am to 11am Sunday.

Map of southern Aotearoa New Zealand with the heading Heavy Snow Watches and Warnings issued 9:44am Saturday 26 September. Inland Canterbury south of Arthur's Pass is highlighted in orange, with a heavy snow warning icon, and the label 6am to noon Sunday. Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes District are highlighted in yellow, with a heavy snow watch icon, and the label 1am to 9am Sunday.

A heading reads Metservice Road snowfall warnings for Sunday 27 September 2026. An icon shows a car and a snowflake surrounded by a hexagonal orange border. Text reads: Lewis Pass (State Highway 7) 11am to 6pm; Arthur's Pass (State Highway 73) 9am to 2pm; Porters Pass (State Highway 73) 8am to 1pm; Haast Pass (State Highway 6) 6am to 9am; Lindis Pass (State Highway 8) 4am to 10am; Crown Range Road 4am to 9am; Milford Road (State Highway 94) 1am to 1pm; Dunedin to Waitati Highway (State Highway 1) 4am to 7am. A footer reads Issued 10:49am Saturday 26 September 2026.

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 25/09/2026

Today's forecast from above: 🌤️ A ridge of settled weather in the east pulling away 🌦️ Patchy rain with a weak front moving northeast during today ☔ A burst of heavy rain, snow on the hills, and possible thunderstorms from late tonight as the next front sweeps by from the southwest

Infra-red satellite imagery showing Aotearoa New Zealand and a portion of the Tasman Sea and Southern Ocean to the west and south. A heading at the top reads "7:20am, Saturday 26 September 2026". Labels on the image point out dark grey areas of clear skies in the east, lighter grey areas of lower cloud, black areas over the country with patchy rain, a thick band of green and red high cloud ahead of the next front southwest of the country, and speckly green cloud indicating heavy showers and possible thunderstorms about the low centre southwest of the front. A legend in the corner shows cloud-top temperatures with bright colours from -70°C to -30°C, and greyscale above -30°C.

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 24/09/2026

👀 Quick look from the sky from 7am 🛰️and what this means for you on the ground 🏙️ A front moves up the west coast bringing rain with it 🌧️ 🌦️Showers pepper many other areas, with some sun shining through in the east🌤️ This front moves onto the lower North Island tonight 🌧️

7am satellite picture showing the front with weather icons

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 24/09/2026

Mōrena Aotearoa Here are your wake-up temperatures this morning☀️ Some chilly inland temperatures 🥶- everyone here is in single digits so hopefully you're snug as a bug in a rug right now🐛🧥

Temperatures across the country as you wake up this morning

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 24/09/2026

Afternoon Weather Update 🌤️ ☀️ Lots of blue skies this afternoon, but there are some showers here and there. There will be some wetter weather heading our way for the weekend, especially on Sunday—so keep an eye on the forecast if you're travelling 👉 metservice.com

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 23/09/2026

Ata mārie, Aotearoa NZ! 🌄 A typical spring day — some people are starting the day with frosty conditions ❄️. There are some showers here and there, more frequent in the southern regions of the South Island and will spread north this afternoon 🌦️. For more updates, check here: 👉 www.metservice.com

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 23/09/2026

Know nothing about the equinox? Have thirty seconds to spare? Then check out this vid for a super speedy rundown on why today is special! 🌟

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 23/09/2026

Ahiahi mārie, Aotearoa NZ! There are plenty of fine spells this afternoon, with some showers here and there, but it should ease up as the daytime heat increases. Share your sky in the comment section — how’s the weather where you are? ☀️🌥️🌧️ Keep an eye on any weather updates: www.metservice.com

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 21/09/2026

Ata mārie, Aotearoa NZ! 🌸 Cloudy and showery conditions for most ☁️, but there will be some blue skies in parts of the eastern North Island and the southern South Island 🌤️. More details on your local weather, check here: 👉 www.metservice.com

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 21/09/2026

A steady stream of cold air passes over the country through the week, with Thursday forecast to be the coldest morning for most with widespread frosts. Road Snowfall Warnings are in place on Tuesday for the Milford Road (SH94), Lindis Pass (SH8), and Porters Pass (SH73)

A four-panel image showing the change in temperatures for Monday through to Thursday for Aotearoa New Zealand. Blue colours indicate colder temperatures and yellow temperatures. The images get steadily bluer over the four days as cold air passes over the country.

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 20/09/2026

Bit cold Twizel? It's tropical 60km away in Aoraki Mount Cook 🥵 Both were cooling as expected, then at midnight the northwesterly wind struck - and Aoraki Mount Cook Village's temperature jumped from 5°C to 14°C. Are you a Twizel or an Aoraki today? www.metservice.com/national

A relief map of Aotearoa New Zealand's central South Island. Two labels are displayed with a temperature reading on each. One is Aoraki Mount Cook with 16°C and the other is Twizel with 3°C. The date on the post is 21st September 2026 at 7am.

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 20/09/2026

🌊 That’s a LOT of wave! 🌊 Our marine forecast below shows combined waves of up to 10 metres ⬆️ for offshore parts of the south. This is even taller than the 6.8 metre L&P bottle in Paeroa! 🍋 👉Check the latest marine forecast at www.metservice.com/marine ⚓

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 19/09/2026

If you were up early in Wellington this morning, you may have noticed some heavier rain around 6am. 🌧️ Below is the radar imagery from 6:08am, showing a few bursts of heavy rain passing over the capital. 🏙️ Check out the radar for your area at www.metservice.com/maps-radar 📍

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 18/09/2026

🟠🟡Warnings and Watches🟡🟠 We have issued new and updated existing Warnings and Watches. For details head to metservice.com/warnings

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 18/09/2026

Check out the weekends forecast 👇 Expect a mix of conditions across the country, from cloud and rain to sun and wind. Head to metservice.com for the latest forecasts.

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 17/09/2026

🟡Strong Wind Watch🟡 - Period: 15hrs from 4pm Sat, 19 Sep - 7am Sun, 20 Sep - Area: Coastal Southland and Clutha, also Stewart Island - Forecast: Westerly winds may approach severe gale in places. - Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning. See more at metservice.com/warnings

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 17/09/2026

Expect 🌧️ showers in the northern half of the North Island today, and for the south of the south. Everyone in between should look forward to fine spells ☀️⛅🌥️

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 16/09/2026

Another wintery blast for the south this morning. Snow is affecting many of the alpine passes with Road Snowfall Warnings still in place for Porters Pass, Arthur's Pass and Lewis Pass.

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 16/09/2026

☁️ Kapua o te Wiki / Cloud of the Week 🌤 Not only clouds this week, but crepuscular rays too! Shining over Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington yesterday morning.☀️ Stunning! 📸 Do you have an interesting cloud or weather pic? We'd love to see it! Email us at metcomms@metservice.com

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 16/09/2026

🟡Severe Weather Update🟡 🌧️ Heavy Rain Watches have been updated for the ranges of the Westland District and the Buller District. ❄️🚗 Alongside a Heavy Snow Watch and several Road Snowfall Warnings For more information, head to: metservice.com/warnings

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 15/09/2026

Mōrena! 🔔 Here's your weather update: Cold fronts are slowly moving up the South Island today, bringing a mix of rain and snow to southern regions. There are also several watches and warnings in place. For more information about the weather and warnings in your region, head to www.metservice.com

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 15/09/2026

Kei te pēhea te āhua o te rangi? How's the weather? 🌈 As part of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) why not try learning some weather kupu (words)!? We've got a few below to start you out! ⛅🌧️🌞

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 15/09/2026

❄️Road Snowfall Warnings❄️ Snow is forecast to affect some higher-level roads and passes in the South Island tomorrow (Wednesday) morning going into Thursday morning. For more information, head to: metservice.com/warnings

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 14/09/2026

🟡Severe Weather Update🟡 Heavy Rain and Heavy Snow Watches have been updated, and a Road Snowfall Warning has been issued for Lindis Pass. 🌧️❄️🚗 For more information, head to: metservice.com/warnings

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 14/09/2026

It's looking warmer! Kei te mahana!🌡️ Temperatures across the motu/country are looking up today. With a few places, including Ōtautahi Christchurch and Ōtepoti Dunedin, heading into the 20s later on! ☀️ For your latest forecast, head to www.metservice.com 🌦️

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 14/09/2026

Happy Rāhina / Monday! ☀️Sunny spells are dominating the country today, and temperatures are looking to pick up into the 20's tomorrow for those in eastern parts of the motu! 🥶But don't break out the stubbies too soon, as a colder change is expected mid-week when a front pushes up the country.

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 13/09/2026

🟡Heavy Rain Watch🟡 Area: Fiordland Period: 19hrs from 5pm Tue, 15 Sep - noon Wed, 16 Sep Forecast: Heavy rain is expected to spread northwards from Tuesday evening. Rainfall accumulations may approach warning criteria. Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 13/09/2026

Mōrena Aotearoa This morning's 6am satellite image shows low kapua ☁️ about the central North Island, with higher cloud (in red) over parts of the South Island. However, rā ☀️is going to be shining across the Motu, aside from some pesky hāuaua 🌧️ for some. For your matapae huarere: metservice.com

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 13/09/2026

🌡️ Temperatures are forecast to rise across much of the South Island over the next couple of days as winds tend northwesterly ahead of an approaching front. 📈The largest increases are expected in central and eastern areas, with Timaru forecast to reach 22 degrees on Tuesday.

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 12/09/2026

Ata mārie! It’s more of the same across the country today, as New Zealand remains locked in a southwesterly flow. Western and southern areas continue to see cloudy periods and the odd shower, while those in the east can expect a mainly fine day. For the latest, head to metservice.com

True colour satellite image from 8:10am on 13 September 2026

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 11/09/2026

🌊 Large, long-period swell is expected around the country today, especially along the southern coast of the South Island and around the Chatham Islands. This is expected to ease over the next few days. For all marine forecasts, head to metservice.com/marine

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 10/09/2026

Wellingtonians can rejoice with LIGHT WINDS this morning!!! 🌤️💨 along with plenty of sunshine ☀️ You can't beat Wellington on a..... Good news though, light winds and fine spells are expected for many central areas today. 🌤️ You can't beat New Zealand on a good day.️

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 09/09/2026

🔔 Here's your morning weather update: Over the last 24 hours, we have been tracking the progress of this front as it makes its way north. Last night the front brought rain and snow to parts of the South Island.

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 09/09/2026

Double rainbow!? What does it mean? 🌈🌈 Any guesses as to where these rainbows were spotted? The answer will be in the comments! Hint: think the eastern-most point of New Zealand and then think even further east. 🧭

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 09/09/2026

❄️Road Snowfall Warnings❄️ Snow is forecast to affect some higher-level roads and passes in the South Island tonight going into early tomorrow morning. For more information, head to: metservice.com/warnings

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MetService NZ @metservice.com · 08/09/2026

Mōrena Aotearoa 🌅 Clear skies and light winds overnight set the stage for some patches of fog this morning🎭 Can you spot the fog in the image below? 🔍 Did you wake up to fog this morning? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

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