New Zealand's weather service. Helping Kiwis be ready, whatever the weather.https://bsky.app/profile/metservice.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mlwd42uo7k2uIt’s always a beautiful morning when you’re looking from space 🛰 Low cloud and fog sit in the valleys this morning and it has been a frosty start for some but there’s plenty of sunshine out there today ☀ Post your weekend weather photos here!15 May 2026 21:55 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlwd42uo7k2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mlu6d32mi22mWellingtonians, the new section of Te Ara Tupua from Ngauranga to Petone opens on Saturday🚴 There will be cloud, and a possible shower, but nothing to stop you walking or biking if you’ve got a warm jacket. Southerlies also provide a good tail wind for the ride north to Petone 💨15 May 2026 01:24 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlu6d32mi22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mltp4szdz22mHere’s how we see the cloud overnight 👀 The lime green colour is low cloud piling in on eastern parts of the country ☁ It can also be seen drifting over the surface of Lake Taupō and filling up some river valleys. In the west, where it is crisp and clear, the ground is a pink colour.14 May 2026 20:52 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltp4szdz22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mlrqsgd2hc2mThe eye 👁 in the sky has a pretty cool view today. This picture was taken at 9am this morning 🌤 The Himawari-9 satellite 🛰 shows us these awesome clouds ☁ We then hand draw the isobars to show wind flow across the motu.14 May 2026 02:16 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlrqsgd2hc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mlr4kgwfjs2dKia ora Aotearoa It's looking like another beautiful day for many out there across the motu ☀ Taken at about 6.40am this morning, the left image is from Kururau Road look east over Taumarunui - clearly in fog 🌫 While on the right, courtesy of GNS, a clear day for the Central Plateau🌄13 May 2026 20:14 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlr4kgwfjs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mlpeoarozc2jSomewhere over the rainbow...there is a sun shining behind you and raindrops in front of you. ☀️Fun fact! Rainbows are actually circular - but the earth's surface stops us from seeing the full circle. ☀️ Check out this rainbow on Raoul Island! Which we got to see thanks to our friends at GeoNet ⛰️13 May 2026 03:34 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlpeoarozc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mlp7oitwsk2jAre you team sun or team cloud? 🌞🌥 There has been an area of high pressure pushing onto the country, which means settled weather for most🌞🌴While much of the west enjoys bright skies, cloud has been building up in eastern and northern areas and squeezing out the odd shower🌦13 May 2026 02:05 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlp7oitwsk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mloth2425227It's a tale of two cities.... with two very different sunrises on either side of the motu this morning🌞☁ See if you can spot Scorpio as it crawls behind the mountains of Milford Sound just before dawn! 🦂🌟 While for Masterton, the stars were hiding behind a blanket of cloud 🌥12 May 2026 22:26 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mloth2425227https://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mlmejnzcws2d🥶 An extended run of cooler temperatures ahead ❄️ With colder air trapped beneath a large and slow-moving high, expect cooler days for the next week. 📉 Auckland can expect 5 days with minimum temperatures 3+°C below average, likely the coldest its been since September last year.11 May 2026 22:53 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlmejnzcws2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mlm4ap4yz22bKIA ORA CHILLY MASTERTON !!! 🧊❄️ You’ve had a very chilly early morning. The air temperature reached a low of -1°C. Does anyone have any photos of frost (we love them)🩵 For the temperature at your place, go to www.metservice.com11 May 2026 20:25 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlm4ap4yz22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mlk4ipytvs2w⛅ Quiet weather returns, and it's here to stay 🌦️ 📈 A large area of high pressure returns this week, with settled conditions dominating the country into next week. 🌦️ But first a slow-moving front brings some rain to the upper North Island, possibly heavy around northern Auckland tomorrow.11 May 2026 01:24 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlk4ipytvs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mljk7iwz322f🌅 Ata mārie Aotearoa 🥶 Its a mixed bag this morning, with clear skies helping temperatures plummet in places like Waitaha/Canterbury. 🌦️ Other parts of the country have been pretty showery and windy, keeping temperatures higher and making Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland the warmest place in the country.10 May 2026 19:57 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mljk7iwz322fhttps://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mlhcq6lmks2t⚽️🌤️Mainly fine weather for the A League Women's semi-final this afternoon, at Porirua Park Wellington Just a chance of a shower or two with a colder southerly change late in the game 🌦️ Kick off temperature 16-17 °C 🌡️ Detailed forecast here https://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/regions/wellington/locations/porirua09 May 2026 22:38 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlhcq6lmks2thttps://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mlh3f4g7fc2t💐Happy Mother's Day 🌻 A sunny start in the south and east of the North Island, and northeast of the South Island. 🌞 Showers are chasing a cold front up the eastside, reaching Wellington this evening. 🌧️↗️ Your forecasts here New Zealand Towns and Cities Weather Forecasts | MetService09 May 2026 20:27 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlh3f4g7fc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mlh2a5grek2t💐Happy Mother's Day 🌻 A sunny start in the east of the North Island, and northeast of the South Island. 🌞 Showers with colder southwesterlies are chasing a cold front through Christchurch around midday, reaching Wellington this evening. 🌧️↗️ Brunch with Mum? Your forecast here bit.ly/metservicenz http://bit.ly/metservicenz09 May 2026 20:06 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlh2a5grek2thttps://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mleo2myr4s26Severe Weather Warnings and Watches have been updated. A Strong Wind Watch for northwest gales remains in force for Wairarapa and the Tararua District until noon Saturday. 🟡🌬️ Details here bit.ly/AllWarnings08 May 2026 21:23 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mleo2myr4s26https://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mlejulipvs26It was a warm night across the motu, with Napier and Hastings already 17℃ at 7am, and heading for high of 23 ℃ this afternoon. 🌡️ Strong Wind Warnings and Watch will be updated at 10am this morning. 🟠🟡🌬️ All your weather needs bit.ly/metservicenz Severe weather page bit.ly/AllWarnings08 May 2026 20:08 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlejulipvs26https://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mlcr4nmje22gThe afternoon commute and Friday evening are looking wet and windy for many parts of the country as a second weather system crosses Warnings and Watches remain in place Along with that, thunderstorms in western areas this evening may bring bursts of intense winds to some areas08 May 2026 03:12 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlcr4nmje22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mlbzmxp7fc2gA rapidly deepening low approaches the South Island. This morning we can see the leading band of rain over the upper South Island sinking South. 🌧 Another active front approaches the North Island from the west.07 May 2026 20:12 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbzmxp7fc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mla5gmr7a22l🟠🌊 Heavy Swell Warning Period: 10hrs from 9pm Fri, 8 May - 7am Sat, 9 May Area: Kapiti-Porirua Coast - Kapiti Island to Cape Terawhiti Forecast: Northwest combined waves rising to 4 to 4.5 metres south of Kapiti Island Friday evening, then easing Saturday morning. Peak period 11 seconds.07 May 2026 02:15 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mla5gmr7a22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3ml7u4mq4s22rWet and windy weather is expected today and tomorrow (and early Saturday) as two back-to-back weather systems affect the country The latest Warnings and Watches have been issued See full details on the MetService website or App06 May 2026 23:28 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7u4mq4s22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3ml7izrndg22yThere's some toasty starts today 🍞 Auckland and Christchurch are sitting at 18°C as of 7:30am, with Wellington only a couple of degrees behind at 16°C.06 May 2026 20:09 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml7izrndg22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mkykdya6vs2o🌧️ So this is how a ridge dies. With thunderous applause. 🤺 While we've been enjoying the break with the quieter weather lately, unfortunately that is all set to change later this week. After all, a ridge is a pure idea. They occur spontaneously and without instruction.04 May 2026 01:44 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkykdya6vs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mkxx56kq222g🌞 Mōrena Aotearoa ⛅ It's a milder morning commute for most of us today after the colder temperatures of the weekend, but shoutout to Masterton for hitting -1°C at 7am this morning, the coldest they've been all year. Check out what's in store for you today at www.metservice.com/towns-cities/03 May 2026 20:01 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkxx56kq222ghttps://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mkw5pqr3sc2aHere are your 2pm temperatures, ranging from 12°C in Milford Sound to 20°C up in Kaitāia. 🌡️ The big high maintains the frosty then fine theme on Monday and Tuesday. 🌤️ Wet, windier, and warmer weather from Wednesday. 🌧️🌬️📈 All the details here bit.ly/metservicenz03 May 2026 02:53 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkw5pqr3sc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mkvhzi7et22aAnother mostly sunny day coming up, with areas of fog burning off this morning. 🌄🌞🌅 🥶It's been frosty as far north as Waikato. Coldest overnight: -4.7°C Waiouru. Also, -4.1°C Twizel, -2.0°C Alexandra, -1.2 Tekapo For the weather at your place 👀 bit.ly/metservicenz02 May 2026 20:25 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkvhzi7et22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mktdnub5r22nSunday is looking like a ditto day, thanks to the big lazy high. 🌤️🌞 Clear skies and light winds overnight = fog and frosts to reforming (up to Waikato) ❗️Take care on those roads if you're up for the dawn patrol. 🛣️ All the weather details here bit.ly/metservicenz02 May 2026 00:01 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mktdnub5r22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mksy6uw75c2n🌄Here are your dawn temperatures 🌡️ 🥶Frosty inland up to Taupo, with large areas of mostly inland fog on both islands (Christchurch, Dunedin exceptions!) 📉Coldest overnight: -4.0°C Twizel. Also, -3.8°C Desert Road, -3.3°C Alexandra. All your weather forecasts here bit.ly/metservicenz01 May 2026 20:36 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksy6uw75c2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mkr7fj2hps2lClear skies overnight = cold mornings = frosty spectators for winter sports! Gloves and scarves will be required 🧤🧣 ⚽🏐🏉🏑 Tomorrow's minimum temperatures are not unsurprising, but if it is the first weekend of winter sport for you, you may find it a bit fresh!01 May 2026 03:40 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkr7fj2hps2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/metservice.com/post/3mkqvjuoijc2vDon't we look gorgeous 💅 Taken 24 hours apart, these two satellite images from the eye in the sky (actually, the eye in space, Himawari-9) illustrate how settled the weather is across Aotearoa right now - and into the weekend ☀️☀️01 May 2026 00:43 +0000at://did:plc:wtcbfippu4ujjbg2trbmdkib/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqvjuoijc2v