Rain and strong wind is on the cards for most of the country, as well as snow in the South Island as a cold front is set to make its way across the country. Snow is forecast to settle on the road from late this afternoon and evening. But conditions are due to change overnight, as weather experts say a surge of gales will strike the North Island from tomorrow - particularly Auckland and Northland. "Worst of the winds will be hugging the western coastline of the North Island and spreading into northern areas during the day before easing at night." Rain is on the cards for eastern areas of the South Island and western parts of the North Island later this evening.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 02, 2021 07:52 UTC