NZ Mountain ForecastsBrief forecast for the Mountains up to midnight on Thursday 15 January north islandRaukumara to Whirinaki Forest Parks Rain with some heavy falls. Thunderstorms and localised downpours possible. Remaining North Island mountain areas Periods of rain, some heavy. Thunderstorms and localised downpours possible about Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki, Tongariro and Tararua Range today. WINDS North to northwesterlies, strong in exposed places, strengthening further this evening. FREEZING LEVEL Above 3000 metres. south islandKahurangi and Paparoa National Parks Occasional rain or showers. Arthur's Pass to Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park Periods of heavy rain, with some heavy falls. Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks Mainly fine. Isolated showers in the afternoon and evening WINDS Easterlies. FREEZING LEVEL About 3300 metres, sloping to 2400 metres in the south. 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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