A front moves north over the South Island and the lower North Island followed by a strong southwest flow. There is low confidence of severe southwesterly gales affecting coastal Clutha, Dunedin and North Otago, also Banks Peninsula during the morning and afternoon.

The front also brings significant snow down to 5 to 600 metres over the south of the South Island. While warning amounts are unlikely to accumulate there could be significant disruptions to travel due to snow on roads. Livestock may also be affected by the snow and cold temperatures.

A ridge of high pressure builds over much of the country, but a moist northwesterly flow strengthens over the south of the South Island.

The risk of severe weather is considered minimal.

A front moves northeast over the South Island and onto the lower North Island. There is low confidence that severe northwesterly gales will affect Wellington. There is also low confidence that warning amounts of rain will accumulate in Westland and northern Fiordland.

An unstable west to southwest flow affects New Zealand, bringing rain or showers to western and southern parts of the country.

The risk of severe weather is considered minimal.