"This will likely result in an easterly quarter air flow anomaly and fewer westerly winds over the three months as a whole." Rainfall totals, soil moisture levels and river flows were about equally likely to be below normal or near normal. "However, over the season as a whole, more offshore winds will likely result in extended dry spells. Overall, rainfall totals, soil moisture levels and river flows were equally likely to be near normal or below normal. "Frequent anticyclones may contribute to long dry spells, increasing the risk for lower than normal soil moisture.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 31, 2022 02:14 UTC