Scorcher possible Wednesday 11th Jan
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- TonyT
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Jason, radio stations are part of the media. As for their temperature readings, they all take them from sensors mounted on the roofs of the buildings they have their studios in, which are often 2-3 storeys high or more, hence why they are not very representative.
The rain has nothing to do with the moist coastal northeasterly winds, its from the ranges, and is usually tied up with a frontal passage. Its a spill over of the rain falling on the main divide. Its method of formation is completely different to that of the Auckland convergence.
The rain has nothing to do with the moist coastal northeasterly winds, its from the ranges, and is usually tied up with a frontal passage. Its a spill over of the rain falling on the main divide. Its method of formation is completely different to that of the Auckland convergence.
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Thanks Tony I had no idea about that its good to understand these things better I guess everyday we are still learning about the weather.
NW getting abit strong and gusty now around 50kmh and warm still too 19C currently expected to drop to 15C over night.
The coming rain for tomorrow will certainly be very welcome tomorrow or should i say today Must go to bed.
Cheers
Jason.
NW getting abit strong and gusty now around 50kmh and warm still too 19C currently expected to drop to 15C over night.
The coming rain for tomorrow will certainly be very welcome tomorrow or should i say today Must go to bed.
Cheers
Jason.
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...and a sign that it must've been raining very heavily about (and west of) the main divide for solid rain (ie more than just spits) to reach the east coast.Its a spill over of the rain falling on the main divide.
Now raining steadily in Chch this morning, and alot cooler (only 11C) than yesterday. Timaru must've had even heavier rain, with over 5mm in the hour prior to 7am. Main Canterbury rivers should be well up as a result of yesterday's falls about the divide, and continuing rain about the high country up to this morning.
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I think we were meant to get to 28C yesterday, got to 24C. Good rain though starting by evening and finally stopped here with a total on 34mm falling. Only 8C overnight that's just silly
There is no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes.
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Good rain in Chch and Kaiapoi, so presumably good rain in Bottle Lake Forest - hopefully the fire there will be put out. Rain now ceased in Chch, but still cloudy and cool. Fresh southerly wind has eased.Moderate to almost heavy rain here at times this morning although is easing up somewhat now and much better relief in sight for those tinder dry areas Natives soaking up this rain with pleasure .
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After 15mm of rain this morning still cloudy but coolish on 17C winds turned more NE now very light though.
Could get to 30C tomorrow here before the SW change and showers late afternoon/evening then it's fine Saturday 24C and Sunday possible evening showers maybe a Thunderstorm although I wont be here I will be in Nelson so a good Thunderstorm off the Richmond Ranges would be nice .
Cheers
Jason.
Could get to 30C tomorrow here before the SW change and showers late afternoon/evening then it's fine Saturday 24C and Sunday possible evening showers maybe a Thunderstorm although I wont be here I will be in Nelson so a good Thunderstorm off the Richmond Ranges would be nice .
Cheers
Jason.
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We were told to expect normal to above normal rainfall in the NE for January while the SW of NZ would have normal to below normal rainfall, has been very wet in Fiorldland and Westland so far.Not quite half way through the month but long range charts suggest this pattern will continue.January is certainly shaping up to be quite dry in the North atleast, with predominating westerly quarter winds from weak ridges of high pressure. (Boring)
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Remember that those outlooks are for 3-month periods - there's still time for patterns to change.spwill wrote:We were told to expect normal to above normal rainfall in the NE for January while the SW of NZ would have normal to below normal rainfall, has been very wet in Fiorldland and Westland so far.Not quite half way through the month but long range charts suggest this pattern will continue.January is certainly shaping up to be quite dry in the North atleast, with predominating westerly quarter winds from weak ridges of high pressure. (Boring)
(Sorry, posted this in error to the 2005 Summary thread)
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Another warm day in Canterbury paradise Iam getting used to these days nicly good tan too .
28C currently was 29.2C before but sun is behind thin layer of high cloud now and blustery N winds up to 35kmh.
Southerly change later this evening with a few showers with this narrow change.
Cheers
Jason.
28C currently was 29.2C before but sun is behind thin layer of high cloud now and blustery N winds up to 35kmh.
Southerly change later this evening with a few showers with this narrow change.
Cheers
Jason.
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Evening,
The SW change that came through here late this afternoon didn't have much rain with it, (I recorded 2ml), and I see the rain has passed through Dunedin now.
I see that they are forecasting - fine, morning cloud and northeasterlies -for ChCh tomorrow so maybe that has something to do with the max 20. I honestly think it's hit and miss with the temps at times.
Cheers
Lyn
The SW change that came through here late this afternoon didn't have much rain with it, (I recorded 2ml), and I see the rain has passed through Dunedin now.
I see that they are forecasting - fine, morning cloud and northeasterlies -for ChCh tomorrow so maybe that has something to do with the max 20. I honestly think it's hit and miss with the temps at times.
Cheers
Lyn
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Yes well southerly not quite here yet still relativly warm on 22C at almost 10pm which reminds the other night on the 11th it was 23C at midnight with that strong NW'er.
Well iam off to Nelson tomorrow looks like it will be fine there tomorrow but showers possible sunday night. Then fine Monday,Tuesday and then Wednesday cloud increases with rain easing to showers on thursday then fine again friday. Thats as farr as i know and the weather is changing all the time and there's nothing like the sound of rain on your tent just make sure your tent isnt leaking .
Well i took this lovly pic of the sunset red sky with the full moon out lovly pic indeed.
I will be back with lots of pics from Nelson next weekend.
Cheers
Jason.
Well iam off to Nelson tomorrow looks like it will be fine there tomorrow but showers possible sunday night. Then fine Monday,Tuesday and then Wednesday cloud increases with rain easing to showers on thursday then fine again friday. Thats as farr as i know and the weather is changing all the time and there's nothing like the sound of rain on your tent just make sure your tent isnt leaking .
Well i took this lovly pic of the sunset red sky with the full moon out lovly pic indeed.
I will be back with lots of pics from Nelson next weekend.
Cheers
Jason.
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Likely to be a NE over CH tending NW late in the day.The forecast is for more NW tomorrow, but I can't understand why the max is only 20C.
Who makes these maximums?
The forecast temps are generated by a computer. I am guessing they are calculated from the forecast 850mb temp but Tony would know more about that.