NZ Mountain ForecastsBrief forecast for the Mountains up to midnight on Friday 06 February north islandMainly fine but cloudy periods with patchy drizzle possible in the west from Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki to Tararua Ranges. Isolated showers about the Raukumara Ranges this evening. WINDS Westerlies, strong to gale in exposed places about Ruahine and Tararua ranges. FREEZING LEVEL Above 3000 metres. south islandKahurangi, Paparoa and Nelson Lakes National Parks Cloudy periods. Rain developing this evening. Arthur's Pass to Fiordland National Parks Cloudy periods and isolated showers. Rain with some heavy falls about Fiordland, spreading northwards this morning. Clearing from the south this afternoon, but a few showers persist for Fiordland. Kaikoura Ranges Mainly fine, with some high cloud. Cloud increasing this afternoon, with the chance of a shower. WINDS Strong westerlies, gale in exposed places, possibly severe south of Mt Cook for a time this morning. FREEZING LEVEL 3000 metres in the north, sloping to 2000 metres in Fiordland. Article © 2026 NZCity, Metservice, Funded by the NZ Government Data is for information only. New Zealand City disclaims all liability or responsibility for any loss or damage that may result from the action or failure to act by any person in reliance on any information provided herein. |
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