Brief Mountain Forecast for all New Zealand

North Island

Valid for Wednesday, 19-Nov

Raukumara to Kaweka ranges, also Tongariro National Park and Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki : Rain with heavy falls, and possible downpours, gradually easing from the west this afternoon and evening followed by showers. Ruahine and Tararua ranges: Periods of rain, possibly heavy. WINDS: Gale northerlies, easing a little and turning strong northwest this afternoon or evening.

Freezing Level: Above 3000 metres.

Valid for Thursday, 20-Nov

A few showers, easing. WINDS:Northwesterlies.

Freezing Level: Above 3000 metres.

Valid for Friday, 21-Nov

A few showers, turning to rain about the Raukumara Ranges later. WINDS:Northwesterlies, rising to gale about the Ruahine and Tararua Ranges.

Freezing Level: Above 3000 metres.

Valid for Saturday, 22-Nov

Occasional rain or showers, possibly heavy. WINDS:Northwesterlies.

Freezing Level: Above 3000 metres.

Issued: 1:41am Wednesday 19 Nov 2025

South Island

Valid for Wednesday, 19-Nov

North of Mount Cook: Periods of rain or showers, possibly heavy. Remaining South Island mountain areas: Cloudy periods and a few showers. WINDS: West or northwest winds, gale at times in Fiordland.

Freezing Level: 3500 metres in the north sloping to 3000 metres in fiordland.

Valid for Thursday, 20-Nov

Showers south of Mt Aspiring. Mainly fine in the north. WINDS:Northwesterlies, gale to severe south of Aoraki/Mt Cook.

Freezing Level: 3500 metres, sloping to 3000 metres in the south.

Valid for Friday, 21-Nov

Mainly fine in the north. A period of rain south of Arthur's Pass. WINDS:Northwesterlies, gale south of Arthur's Pass.

Freezing Level: 3500 metres, sloping to 3000 metres in the south. lowering to 2200 metres in the south.

Valid for Saturday, 22-Nov

Scattered rain or showers, gradually easing from the south. WINDS:Westerlies easing, turning southerly for a time.

Freezing Level: 3000 metres, sloping to 2000 metres in the south.

Issued: 1:41am Wednesday 19 Nov 2025