Make the most of the sunny, warm weather - a cold front is set to bring heavy rain for Dunedin, North Otago and Fiordland and cooler temperatures today. Parched areas of the South Island are finally in for a drenching as the front moves north over the country. The MetService has forecast heavy rain of 60-70mm in Fiordland between 6am and 4pm today, and about 40mm in Dunedin and North Otago between noon and 11pm. Temperatures have also been higher than usual, with maximums forecast today including 30degC in Christchurch, 26degC in Auckland and 24degC in Wellington. Driving conditions would also be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility in heavy rain.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 16, 2017 20:10 UTC