Severe weekend weather brings rain, gales and snow across the country
Heavy rain, winds up to 120km/h and snow are hitting New Zealand this weekend, with orange warnings issued and flights diverted.
A series of weather fronts moving across New Zealand this weekend are bringing heavy rain, severe gales and snow to parts of both islands. The South Island and lower North Island face the worst conditions, with winds reaching 120km/h and snow expected in high-altitude areas. The North Island is expected to see milder spring-like temperatures. Flights have been diverted and cancelled in several centres due to the strong winds.
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Stuff
Heavy rain, 120kmh gales and snow to hit as wild weekend weather arrives
Orange warnings have been issued across parts of both islands, with MetService warning of flooding, slips, damaging winds and difficult driving conditions.
1News
'A taster of spring': Fronts bring heavy rain, gales
MetService said a couple of fronts, embedded in a strong and moist northwest flow, will move over New Zealand across the weekend.
Otago Daily Times
Strong winds to batter South at the weekend
NZ Herald
North Island ‘best spot to be’ this weekend as south faces severe weather, warnings issued over 120km/h winds
Balmy temperatures expected, with heavy rain and destructive 120km/h winds for parts.
RNZ
South and lower North Island in for a weekend of strong winds and rain
A series of fronts moving over the country are responsible for the weekend's poor weather.
Newstalk ZB
North Island ‘best spot to be’ this weekend as south faces severe weather, warnings issued over 120km/h winds
The North Island is set to bask in “spring-like” conditions and temperatures of 20C and higher this weekend as the south is hit by a fresh bout of severe weather.
NZ Herald
Weather forecast: Weekend cold front to bring heavy rain, severe gales and snow
MetService warns of heavy rain and severe gales as a front moves up the country.
Stuff
Heavy rain,120km/h gales and snow forecast for parts of NZ this weekend
Heavy rain is expected for western areas of the South Island on Saturday, ahead of severe gales, high waves and snow on Sunday.
Newstalk ZB
Weather forecast: Weekend cold front to bring heavy rain, severe gales and snow
If the weather’s good at your place this morning, soak it up – because it’s about to turn a bit nasty for many.
RNZ
Weather: Heavy rain warnings for South Island, severe gales to batter lower North Island
MetService said snow would also fall in Otago and high-altitude roads across the South Island.
1News
New and upgraded weather warnings as fronts bring wind and rain
A series of fronts "embedded within a strong and moist northwest flow" will move over New Zealand today and tomorrow, followed by a change to strong, colder southwesterlies.
Stuff
Flights diverted in wild Wellington wind amid widespread weather warnings
Two flights into Wellington from Christchurch have been diverted as powerful winds batter the capital on Sunday morning.
RNZ
Severe Wellington winds of 168 km/h bring unseasonal warm weather
Kiwis could see "spring-like" weather this week, with temperatures in the low 20s.
RNZ
Flights cancelled as severe gales hit parts of the country
Air New Zealand says strong winds have impacted its operations in Wellington, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Blenheim, Invercargill, Dunedin and Queenstown.
RNZ
Flights cancelled after severe gales hit parts of the country
Air New Zealand says strong winds have impacted its operations in Wellington, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Blenheim, Invercargill, Dunedin and Queenstown.
NZ Herald
‘Spring-like’ weather bringing warmer temperatures after wet and wild weekend
Warmer temperatures are on the way for parts of New Zealand.
Newstalk ZB
'Spring-like' weather for most after wet and wild weekend
Much of the country is in for a “spring-like” reprieve after a wild weekend of damaging winds, power outages, heavy rain and snow.