Tag: cold_front
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New Zealand Set for 28C Heat Before Cold Front Brings Winter Chill
New Zealand starts the week with summer-like heat reaching 28C in Hastings, but a cold front midweek brings rain, southerly winds and a return of wintry temperatures.
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MetService Warns of Heavy Rain, Snow and Severe Gales as Cold Front Sweeps New Zealand
An active cold front brings heavy rain, brief heavy snow on South Island alpine roads and severe gale risk from Canterbury to Wellington, with another front arriving in the far south at night.
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Spring Warmth to Give Way to Cold Front, Snow for South Island High Country
MetService says a settled start to the week will be followed by a cold front bringing rain, strong winds and a sharp temperature drop, with snow possible on South Island high country roads.
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Cold Front Sweeps New Zealand, Showery Weekend Ahead
A cold front is moving up New Zealand with rain, showers and snow on ridgetops. MetService forecasts a showery southwest flow into the weekend, with fine spells and rain for the south and west.
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MetService Forecasts Minimal Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand Next Week
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather risk for New Zealand from August 4-7, 2026. A cold front brings snow to eastern Otago and Banks Peninsula on Tuesday, followed by widespread frosts, but no significant warnings are expected.
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New Zealand Braces for Winter's Return with Strong Winds, Hazardous Swells, and Frosts
A cold front brings strong winds, hazardous swells, and cooler temperatures to New Zealand, followed by widespread frosts. Coastal impacts are expected, with settled weather later in the week for the North Island.
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New Zealand Weather: Fronts Bring Wet, Windy Conditions
New Zealand faces a mixed bag of weather as cold fronts and a low-pressure system bring rain, wind, and temperature fluctuations across the country from March 9th to March 12th.
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New Zealand Faces Cold and Wet Start to Autumn
A cold front is set to bring rain and lower temperatures to New Zealand as meteorological autumn begins, with some areas experiencing significant temperature drops.
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