Brief Mountain Forecast for all New Zealand

NZ

North Island

Valid up to midnight Monday, 09-Nov

All areas: Periods of rain developing about the Raukumara Forest Park this morning, spreading southwards this afternoon and evening, possibly heavy at times.
Wind: Northwesterlies, turning northeasterly Monday afternoon.
Freezing Level: Above 3000 metres.

Valid for Tuesday, 10-Nov

Rain, heavy at times.
Wind: Gale northerlies.
Freezing Level: Above 3000 metres.

Valid for Wednesday, 11-Nov

Rain easing to showers.
Wind: Gale northerlies.
Freezing Level: Above 3000 metres, lowering to 2800 metres South of Kaweka Ranges in the afternoon.

Valid for Thursday, 12-Nov

Showers gradually easing.
Wind: Strong or gale northwesterlies, easing.
Freezing Level: Rising to above 3000 metres.

South Island

Valid up to midnight Monday, 09-Nov

Kahurangi and Paparoa National Parks, and the Richmond Range: Cloudy with isolated showers, clearing this morning. However, scattered rain returning this evening.
Kaikoura ranges: Mostly cloudy with scattered rain or drizzle.
Nelson Lakes to Fiordland National Park: Mostly cloudy, becoming fine west of the divide this morning.
Wind: Light winds, then northeasterlies developing Monday morning.
Freezing Level: About 3000 metres, sloping to 2500 metres in the south. Rising to 3000 metres in the south this evening.

Valid for Tuesday, 10-Nov

Periods of rain in the west, scattered showers in the east.
Wind: Northerlies. Gale in exposed places.
Freezing Level: Becoming 3100 metres everywhere.

Valid for Wednesday, 11-Nov

Rain easing to showers and clearing east of the Main Divide.
Wind: Gale northerlies, turning southerly south of Arthur's Pass in the evening.
Freezing Level: About 3200 metres lowering to 2600 metres early morning.

Valid for Thursday, 12-Nov

Rain or showers west of the divide with possibly heavy falls, gradually easing. Isolated showers elsewhere.
Wind: Westerlies, strong in exposed places.
Freezing Level: Rising to 3300 metres in the north, but lowering to 1500 metres in the south later.

Issued: 3:17am Monday 9 Nov 2026