The forecast for the rest of today is fine spells for many with the odd shower. However, the cold front continuing to push northeast will bring scattered showers and strong southwesterly winds for central and northeastern regions. Heading into Friday, the day starts with mostly fine and settled conditions, with possible fog in sheltered areas. For most of the North Island this sets up the story well, but for those in the southwestern half of the South Island, conditions will rapidly deteriorate,

🧐Weather OutlookIt’s been a cool start to the week – but that’s about to change 🥶📈Warmer air is heading our way, pushed in by northwesterly winds later this week. By Friday, you’ll really start to feel it, with daytime highs rising by at least 4°C in many places compared to today 🌡️🎢And it’s not just the days heating up – those warm temps are sticking around into the night. Over the weekend, expect milder nights, especially across the North Island, where many spots will stay above 10°C over