Sun smiles but damp days ahead
Plenty of weatherbeaten Kiwis will be at work today after a weekend of sunshine across the country.
The sizzling weather provided temporary summer relief as a large high planted itself over the nation.
Beaches were packed throughout the Auckland region yesterday as many sought solace in the sun.
Taumarunui hit an impressive 28.7C to claim the hottest place in New Zealand but Invercargill was the coolest, reaching a mere 14.2C.
However, the much-wanted summer weather won’t continue this week because a low-pressure system is rolling over from the west.
MetService meteorologist Tui McInnes said the low-system would invite more humid air and wet weather to much of the country.
“Showers along with a period of rain are expected at times for much of the country”, McInnes said.
“Some of these showers are showing potential to be heavy or thundery inland, but this is gazing far into the future, so it’s important to stay up to date with our latest weather information.”
As a result of wetter and cloudier weather, cooler temperatures were expected mid-week, McInnes said.
But “given it’s December, cooler is a relative term, so no need to be grabbing your woollen jacket”.
Another high-pressure system is set to return to our shores and push away the unhappy low-pressure system as the week draws to a close.