Brief Mountain Forecast for all New Zealand

North Island

Valid for Saturday, 15-Feb

Tararua Forest Park: Fine. Remaining mountain areas: Partly cloudy with isolated showers, mainly during the afternoon and evening. WINDS: Northeasterlies, becoming strong this evening.

Freezing Level: Above 3000 metres.

Valid for Sunday, 16-Feb

Showers in the northeast, turning to rain. Mostly cloudy with isolated showers elsewhere. WINDS:Northeasterlies, becoming strong in the east.

Freezing Level: About 3500 metres.

Valid for Monday, 17-Feb

Rain or showers in the east. Scattered showers elsewhere. WINDS:Strong or gale northeasterlies.

Freezing Level: About 3500 metres.

Valid for Tuesday, 18-Feb

Periods of rain, possibly heavy, easing later. WINDS:Strong or gale northeasterlies, turning strong or gale northwest.

Freezing Level: Lowering to 3200 metres.

Issued: 1:56am Saturday 15 Feb 2025

South Island

Valid for Saturday, 15-Feb

Kahurangi National Park: Fine to start, cloudy periods and isolated showers from afternoon. Mt Aspiring National Park: Mainly fine. Isolated showers at night. Remaining areas: Fine. WINDS: Light but northerlies south of Mt Cook National Park.

Freezing Level: 3600 metres or above, lowering to 3100 metres south of mount aspiring national park this evening.

Valid for Sunday, 16-Feb

Showers in the west clearing, otherwise fine. WINDS:Northeasterlies, gale about Fiordland at first.

Freezing Level: Above 3000 metres.

Valid for Monday, 17-Feb

Isolated showers, then late rain in the north. WINDS:Strong northeasterlies, especially about the tops.

Freezing Level: Above 3000 metres.

Valid for Tuesday, 18-Feb

Rain in the north, possibly heavy. Isolated showers elsewhere. WINDS:Easterlies, strong in the north, turning westerly later.

Freezing Level: Above 3000 metres.

Issued: 1:56am Saturday 15 Feb 2025