Brief Mountain Forecast for all New Zealand

NZ

North Island

Valid up to midnight Monday, 16-Nov

Raukumara to Kaweka ranges: Cloudy periods. A few showers, clearing this afternoon or evening.
Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki and Tongariro National Park, also the Ruahine and Tararua ranges: Often cloudy. Patchy drizzle this morning, then rain developing this afternoon or evening, possibly heavy.
Wind: Gale northwesterlies, severe about the Tararua range.
Freezing Level: Above 3000 metres.

Valid for Tuesday, 17-Nov

Periods of rain, possibly heavy.
Wind: Strong to gale northwesterlies.
Freezing Level: Above 3000 metres.

Valid for Wednesday, 18-Nov

Rain, possibly heavy, clearing later.
Wind: Strong to gale northwesterlies, easing.
Freezing Level: Above 3000 metres.

Valid for Thursday, 19-Nov

Scattered showers, clearing late.
Wind: South or southwest winds, easing late.
Freezing Level: Lowering to 2500 metres in the north and to 1800 metres in the south early, rising to 2800 metres everywhere late.

South Island

Valid up to midnight Monday, 16-Nov

Kaikoura ranges : Mostly cloudy. Rain developing this morning, clearing in the evening.
Kahurangi, Paparoa, and Nelson Lakes National Parks: Rain with heavy falls, easing to a few showers late afternoon or evening.
The Southern Alps and Mount Aspiring National Park: Rain with heavy falls, clearing from the south this morning and afternoon with fine spells developing.
Fiordland : Rain, possibly heavy with snow to 1500 metres, easing to a few showers this morning.
Wind: Gale northwesterlies, severe in exposed places, easing south of Mount Cook this morning and elsewhere this evening.
Freezing Level: 3500 metres in the north sloping to 1800 metres in Fiordland, lowering to 1200 metres in the south this morning.

Valid for Tuesday, 17-Nov

Cloudy periods. Showers increasing throughout the day. Snow possibly lowering to 1000 metres in the south.
Wind: Strong to gale westerlies.
Freezing Level: About 3000 metres, but 1200 metres in the south.

Valid for Wednesday, 18-Nov

Showers easing. Snow possibly lowering to 1000 metres in the south at first.
Wind: Strong to gale westerlies, easing later.
Freezing Level: About 3000 metres, lowering to 1200 metres in the south.

Valid for Thursday, 19-Nov

Showers in Fiordland, with snow possible to 1200 metres. Partly cloudy elsewhere, with the odd shower until evening.
Wind: West to southwest winds, strong in Fiordland.
Freezing Level: Becoming 1500 metres everywhere early, rising to 2800 metres in the north late.

Issued: 2:02am Monday 16 Nov 2026