In fact, in some places around the country, the temperature is expected to fall so far tonight that it will likely be almost as cold as inside your freezer. Cold air and clear skies will be responsible for the drop in temperatures with most of the South Island expected to go below zero. Where to find the sun tomorrow:Most of the South Island will remain dry and although still experiencing cold temperatures, the sun will come out. And Twizel is expected to drop to -8C, and the prediction is for -7C in Alexandra, Cromwell, Clyde and -4C at Queenstown. Rain is expected mid-week for Auckland, eastern Northland, and the Coromandel and well as eastern parts of the South Island.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 07, 2016 05:58 UTC