Wintry blast peaks on Tuesday, snow, gales & squalls for New Zealand

[@mikemartin3877]

Still in my thermals. Liking the sound of warmer days this weekend. Thanks for all you interesting forecasting

[@mariehansen2534]

Thank you for your update, just goes to show, don't take anything for granted. Keep warm and take care.

[@kroadie3936]

Great expert local knowledge,have a good afternoon.

[@susantait5160]

Thank you.. Great explanation of up and down weather.. Keep warm folks

[@michaelguerin56]

Thank you. Information delivery without drivel is always appreciated.

[@officialWWM]

I really would appreciate it if you’d turn the wind down a bit here in Tasmania. I want to go fishing!

[@kiwitrainguy]

Well, you need to have something to run your wind turbines with.

[@predatornz.5493]

Well we in early Spring so the wet is going to be very changing . But it be neat to see some low levels of Snow . ☃

[@WayToManyAssassins]

Hi Phil do you think LA Nina will develop eventually to give the far south some calmer weather?

[@WeatherWatchTV]

Not sure yet, but it's possible if we can get some highs further south, or that nor'east flow. But La Nina is only looking marginal so far so wouldn't rely on that being the saviour.

[@mumsie8578]

Kaikoura is cold already this morning

[@loungelizard3922]

Much appreciated Phil. Thanks for the headsup on the wind through AKL.

[@lindyjourde7411]

Chilly today in Auckland. Brrrr. ❤️

[@tolrem]

Don't plant your summer veges too soon then.

[@WeatherWatchTV]

Labour Weekend!

[@stewartkinch]

Only a couple more months of winter to go. Summer soon.

[@ollie3548]

Great report, thank you

[@dracovenit9549]

Heating of the Antartic region leads to an unstable polar vortex, leading to random licks of freezing. Global warming (man made or not) results in these occuring more often.

[@WeatherWatchTV]

Agree!

[@Matowix]

There was far more rain than your app said would fall in thames tonight. The rainfall amounts in mm are way off.

[@WeatherWatchTV]

Sadly that's what happens with showers/downpours - and our app says that in the FAQ. This is due to no open data in NZ and this 'dumbs down' rainfall accuracy across all forecast providers in the country - and is designed this way to help keep NIWA & MetService commercially profitable rather than helping the public or improving national accuracy. We've been talking about this for over 15 years being a major problem in NZ.

[@jasonfox6013]

Thanks now I can convince my flatmate to turn the heater on 😂

[@jimmunro4649]

Don't convince just turn it on say get over Bitch

[@PipMiister]

🌸

[@apressbutton]

Is this what was meant by the ‘snow in Auckland’ comment the other day? Winter weather in What is meant to be Spring. Very concerning, the long term effects of this seemingly chaotic weather especially on food production for orchards.

[@WeatherWatchTV]

Never agreed with that news headline the other day - it was classic clickbait headline. Hopefully some milder, better, weather coming up - but not ideal for orchards with frost risks tonight

[@jamo5468]

it unbelievable how much Snow the Alps are getting since I was in Queenstown a few weeks ago. I am almost tempted to jump on a plane from Sydney again to come over!!!

[@WeatherWatchTV]

:)

[@daveandnickybrock3598]

Thanks for the snow, has made for some great skiing.

[@cyrillawless]

I bet September will still be one of the hottest on record according to NIWA.

[@beepeeify]

Cheers for the update! 🍻The rain has just hit is in Otaua (N.Waikato) and it's pretty heavy.

[@kiwitrainguy]

4:33 - instead of showing how much above or below "average" the temperatures are expected to be, how about just showing what the actual temperatures are expected to be. Looking at that map I thought the whole country was going to be at below-zero temperatures!

[@WeatherWatchTV]

Because they are in your local forecast already - hourly for 10 days out. This is additional Big Picture info - and now that you understand Departure from Normal you won't make that same mistake again! :)

[@joannemcvicar70]

For me personally,I am sort 9fhappy you don't mention Brisbane, even though it's a little dry.

[@WeatherWatchTV]

A good sign to be not noticed! :)

[@chrystalcook3239]

Thanks for the waether news

[@mariapiade-rozza6749]

❤thank you

[@jeffyoung345]

Whilst watching this report I'm experiencing orange glow like fluctuations?..Does anyone else see this?.. Is it solar flares?...Or am I on something?..Or not...

[@WeatherWatchTV]

Yes sorry - not sure what setting was bumped but hopefully it's fixed. Noticed it too and it was distracting! Thanks for pointing out. Cheers, Phil

[@MuzzaDemp]

Phil Duncan , the only weather person worth his salt 👍

[@WeatherWatchTV]

Very kind, thank you!

[@bronwynsearle2117]

Hi Phil, yes it's cooled off .but beautiful this morning..❤

[@georgelane6350]

This is excellent news, I have Wednesday off work, so hopefully I can run up to the snow on Mount Te Aroha!

[@WeatherWatchTV]

It might only look and last as long as a hail shower does ... just warning you before you make the effort!! :)

[@annegribben444]

CRAZY CRAZY !!

[@jimmunro4649]

Maybe New Ice age is coming funny that they keep saying going get hotter yea right

[@franciscobizzaro]

Time to hit those snowmelt rivers in Tongariro this weekend. 10 minutes g

[@MAdDyMatt]

It’s a winter wonderland in Central Otago building snowmen ⛄️❄️

[@WeatherWatchTV]

Awesome! :)

[@harrybaker6219]

Has it ever☁️☁️☁️☁️

[@antjetautkus5506]

Thx Phil brrr 😊

[@danielillingworth8064]

Next update 17/9/24

[@manu3281]

Now let’s look at Australia? Fine settled spring weather with a hint of economic prosperity 🥴