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Earth Sciences Climate News – Warm and wet for the South Island, dry for the North Island
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LiveNews.co.nz
A brief warm northerly airflow delivered record and near-record high daily maximum and minimum temperatures for southern and inland parts of the South Island.
Temperatures were above average (0.51-1.20°C above average) or well above average (>1.20°C above average) for most of the South Island.
From 6-7 July, strong southeasterly winds occurred for northern and western parts of the South Island.
From 5-6 July, there was widespread snowfall above approximately 500 m elevation across inland parts of the South Island.
Snow also impacted highways farther north in the South Island.