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Canterbury Weather Updates Canterbury Weather Updates is New Zealand's most sourced private weather forecasting company. We have over 115,000+ followers on Facebook.

Operating for over a decade professionally, providing the most accurate and intensive weather forecasts and coverage for the Canterbury region. Our focus is purely on the Canterbury region meaning our detail and accuracy is of a high standard. We’re unique in the way we operate; we don’t purely use computer generated models and maps but take into account real, current observations and reports from

throughout the region, meaning we get all the latest on what’s happening, and crucially, what’s about to happen. All our content is personally moderated; we ‘feed’ no computer generated or generic content into our forecasts. Where the only professional weather provider in New Zealand which sources no generic and computer generated content. Cantabs tune in every day online, whether it’s planning their day, doing something active on the Port Hills or the Southern Alps, gardening, moving livestock or just hanging out the washing - Canterbury is engaging daily with Canterbury Weather Updates daily. A top 5 followed page here in Canterbury and arguably the most engaged in social media page in Canterbury. We're also New Zealand's second most sourced weather provider online, behind the Government provider MetService. We provide a range of business solutions to some of Canterbury largest ‘operations’ in a range of different sectors & fields; from construction, tourism, agriculture and entertainment to name a few. We work with media, across the country and have regular segments on local radio stations here in the Canterbury region. We've been operating professionally for over 7 years, highlighting the need for a local weather service than can provide a more intensive, detailed and comprehensive service for the people of the Canterbury region.

⚠️ HEAVY RAIN & STRONG WIND WARNINGS REMAIN IN PLACE FOR THE WEEKEND 📈Slight increase in rainfall and stronger winds on ...
19/06/2026

⚠️ HEAVY RAIN & STRONG WIND WARNINGS REMAIN IN PLACE FOR THE WEEKEND

📈Slight increase in rainfall and stronger winds on the 1pm update.

📍An active front will move up the South Island from Friday afternoon into Saturday, bringing intense heavy rain to the Canterbury Headwaters and Main Divide, along with gale north-westerlies across the high country and foothills.

🌧️ Heavy rain. Up to 250mm may fall by Saturday evening about the Main Divide. Canterbury rivers likely to run high or flood over the weekend.

💨 Strong winds. Friday afternoon to Saturday afternoon about the high country. Gusts may exceed 120km/hr at higher elevations, with damaging winds possible across exposed parts of the high country and foothills on Saturday.

🟠Take extra care on alpine routes, including Lewis Pass and Arthur’s Pass, and avoid high-country recreational activities during the warning periods.

⚠️Members - check into our warning for full details.

🌳 Canterbury Weather Updates wind watches and warnings are proudly brought to you by Treetech Specialist Treecare Ltd - leaders in urban forestry management, providing expert tree-care services and 24/7 emergency call-outs.

ℹ️ Homepage: www.cwu.co.nz

📍 TODAY’S WEATHER – MAIN CENTRES

➡️ Christchurch
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/christchurch/

➡️ Rangiora
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/rangiora/

➡️ Rolleston
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/rolleston/

➡️ Ashburton
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/ashburton/

➡️ Timaru
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/timaru/

BANKS PENINSULA

➡️ Port Hills (Sugarloaf – 494m)
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/port-hills-sugarloaf-494m/

➡️ Akaroa
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/akaroa/

➡️ Lyttelton (forecast & webcams)
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/lyttelton/

CANTERBURY HIGH COUNTRY

➡️ Castle Hill Village (forecast, data & webcams)
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/castle-hill

➡️ Arthur’s Pass Village
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/arthurs-pass-village/

RURAL & PROVINCIAL TOWNS

➡️ Waipara
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/waipara/

➡️ Amberley
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/amberley/

➡️ Pegasus
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/pegasus/

➡️ Kaiapoi
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/kaiapoi/

➡️ Cheviot
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/cheviot/

➡️ Culverden
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/culverden/

➡️ Hanmer Springs
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/hanmer-springs/

➡️ Springfield (390m)
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/springfield-390m/

➡️ Oxford
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/oxford/

➡️ Darfield
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/darfield/

➡️ West Melton
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/west-melton/

➡️ Kaikōura
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/kaikoura/

➡️ Methven
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/methven/

➡️ Mt Somers
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/mt-somers/

➡️ Geraldine
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/geraldine/

➡️ Temuka
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/temuka/

➡️ Mt Lyford Village
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/mt-lyford-village-600m/

➡️ Lincoln
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/lincoln/

➡️ Leeston
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/leeston/

➡️ Waimate
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/waimate/

MACKENZIE COUNTRY

➡️ Fairlie
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/fairlie/

➡️ Mt Cook Village
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/mt-cook-village/

➡️ Lake Tekapo
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/lake-tekapo/

➡️ Twizel
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/twizel/

➡️ Omarama
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/omarama/

© NZ Regional Weather Updates

🛸On the road today. Amazing lentincular clouds in the Hurunui District today.💨A sure sign of a building nor'west flow.⚠️...
19/06/2026

🛸On the road today. Amazing lentincular clouds in the Hurunui District today.

💨A sure sign of a building nor'west flow.

⚠️Canterbury Weather Updates strong wind warnings remain in place for late today, through Saturday about the Canterbury High Country and Foothills. Issued on Tuesday morning.

📲Wild weather is on the way - www.cwu.co.nz

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📷Twizel turning on a show this morning. Pre-frontal high cloud sunrise.📲Find your local forecast at - www.cwu.co.nz - B...
18/06/2026

📷Twizel turning on a show this morning. Pre-frontal high cloud sunrise.

📲Find your local forecast at - www.cwu.co.nz - Brought to you by Generation Homes Canterbury

📷Rose Baikie.

💨A VERY ACTIVE 10 DAY BLOCK COMING UP💧Spill over rain for many eastern areas on Saturday, possibly heavy, especially abo...
18/06/2026

💨A VERY ACTIVE 10 DAY BLOCK COMING UP

💧Spill over rain for many eastern areas on Saturday, possibly heavy, especially about the foothills in the afternoon/evening.

💧Cooler, with isolated showers Sunday.

⚠️Major rain on Saturday about the Main Divide/Headwaters. Canterbury Weather Updates heavy rain warning updated again at 4:30am this morning.

⚠️Strong nor-west wind warning for the high country and foothills above 400m, from late afternoon today, through until Saturday evening. Canterbury Weather Updates wind warning updated at 4:30am this morning.

❄️Wintry air and snow later next week.

📲Keep up to date with Canterbury Weather Updates 10 day forecasts and warnings for the most detailed and intensive coverage for Canterbury.

ℹ️ Homepage: www.cwu.co.nz

📍 TODAY’S WEATHER – MAIN CENTRES

➡️ Christchurch
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/christchurch/

➡️ Rangiora
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/rangiora/

➡️ Rolleston
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/rolleston/

➡️ Ashburton
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/ashburton/

➡️ Timaru
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/timaru/

BANKS PENINSULA

➡️ Port Hills (Sugarloaf – 494m)
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/port-hills-sugarloaf-494m/

➡️ Akaroa
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/akaroa/

➡️ Lyttelton (forecast & webcams)
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/lyttelton/

CANTERBURY HIGH COUNTRY

➡️ Castle Hill Village (forecast, data & webcams)
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/castle-hill

➡️ Arthur’s Pass Village
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/arthurs-pass-village/

RURAL & PROVINCIAL TOWNS

➡️ Waipara
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/waipara/

➡️ Amberley
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/amberley/

➡️ Pegasus
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/pegasus/

➡️ Kaiapoi
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/kaiapoi/

➡️ Cheviot
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/cheviot/

➡️ Culverden
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/culverden/

➡️ Hanmer Springs
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/hanmer-springs/

➡️ Springfield (390m)
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/springfield-390m/

➡️ Oxford
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/oxford/

➡️ Darfield
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/darfield/

➡️ West Melton
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/west-melton/

➡️ Kaikōura
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/kaikoura/

➡️ Methven
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/methven/

➡️ Mt Somers
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/mt-somers/

➡️ Geraldine
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/geraldine/

➡️ Temuka
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/temuka/

➡️ Mt Lyford Village
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/mt-lyford-village-600m/

➡️ Lincoln
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/lincoln/

➡️ Leeston
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/leeston/

➡️ Waimate
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/waimate/

MACKENZIE COUNTRY

➡️ Fairlie
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/fairlie/

➡️ Mt Cook Village
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/mt-cook-village/

➡️ Lake Tekapo
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/lake-tekapo/

➡️ Twizel
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/twizel/

➡️ Omarama
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/omarama/

© NZ Regional Weather Updates

✨ SPOTLIGHT ON: MĀNAWATIA A MATARIKI - FOUR MAGICAL NIGHTS IN ROLLESTONWe love supporting local events here in Canterbur...
18/06/2026

✨ SPOTLIGHT ON: MĀNAWATIA A MATARIKI - FOUR MAGICAL NIGHTS IN ROLLESTON

We love supporting local events here in Canterbury, especially those that bring our communities together.

Gather your whānau and friends for four unforgettable winter evenings as Rolleston lights up to celebrate Matariki, the Māori New Year.

📅 Thursday 25–Sunday 28 June
⏰ 5pm–9pm each night
📍 Rolleston Town Centre — on the green space behind Te Ara Ātea
🎟️ Free entry

Experience spectacular interactive lighting installations, live music and stage performances as the community comes together beneath the winter skies.

✨ Interactive lighting installations
🎶 Live music and performances
🪑 Bring your own chair and enjoy the entertainment
🧥 Wrap up warmly for a magical winter evening
🚗 Parking is available at the Rolleston Community Centre

Feeling hungry? Support Rolleston’s local eateries along Tennyson Street and Rohutu Way and make a full evening of it.

This free community celebration is brought to you by Selwyn District Council and proudly sponsored by Orion.

🌟 Celebrate, connect and welcome the Māori New Year together.

Find out more:
https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/news-And-events/matariki

Selwyn District Council What's on Selwyn

🌙☀️🌡❄️KEY POINTS FOR YOUR THURSDAY EVENING. LIVE SNAPS - clear skies across the region this evening.💫A fantastic for nig...
18/06/2026

🌙☀️🌡❄️KEY POINTS FOR YOUR THURSDAY EVENING. LIVE SNAPS - clear skies across the region this evening.

💫A fantastic for night gazing. Check int your town page below for the specific night time viewing guide - brought to you by Tekapo Springs & Star Gazing. The latest update around 7:15pm. An amazing interface, easy to use, you'll love it! Make the most of the clear skies tonight.

🧊Frosty for almost everyone overnight. Parts of the interior may drop to -3, -4 degrees by 7am Friday. Your town page below for moderated temperatures.

🌤🌡Milder temperatures tomorrow. 14+ degrees for most.

💨💧Canterbury Weather Updates strong wind and heavy rain warnings in place for parts of the region on Saturday.

❄️Snowy outbreak next week. Snow, sleet and single digit temperatures are on course for next Thursday or Friday, with Canterbury Weather Updates snow warnings possible by Sunday. Heavy and low snow is possible. Many of our towns and feature forecasts now have sleet and snow, including parts of the upper plains and our alpine passes. All the latest detailed applied through the day and night.

🏡Updates brought to you by Generation Homes Canterbury.

📲 Homepage: www.cwu.co.nz

📍 TODAY’S WEATHER – MAIN CENTRES

➡️ Christchurch
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/christchurch/

➡️ Rangiora
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/rangiora/

➡️ Rolleston
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/rolleston/

➡️ Ashburton
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/ashburton/

➡️ Timaru
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/timaru/

BANKS PENINSULA

➡️ Port Hills (Sugarloaf – 494m)
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/port-hills-sugarloaf-494m/

➡️ Akaroa
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/akaroa/

➡️ Lyttelton (forecast & webcams)
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/lyttelton/

CANTERBURY HIGH COUNTRY

➡️ Castle Hill Village (forecast, data & webcams)
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/castle-hill

➡️ Arthur’s Pass Village
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/arthurs-pass-village/

RURAL & PROVINCIAL TOWNS

➡️ Waipara
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/waipara/

➡️ Amberley
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/amberley/

➡️ Pegasus
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/pegasus/

➡️ Kaiapoi
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/kaiapoi/

➡️ Cheviot
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/cheviot/

➡️ Culverden
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/culverden/

➡️ Hanmer Springs
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/hanmer-springs/

➡️ Springfield (390m)
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/springfield-390m/

➡️ Oxford
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/oxford/

➡️ Darfield
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/darfield/

➡️ West Melton
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/west-melton/

➡️ Kaikōura
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/kaikoura/

➡️ Methven
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/methven/

➡️ Mt Somers
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/mt-somers/

➡️ Geraldine
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/geraldine/

➡️ Temuka
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/temuka/

➡️ Mt Lyford Village
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/mt-lyford-village-600m/

➡️ Lincoln
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/lincoln/

➡️ Leeston
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/leeston/

➡️ Waimate
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/waimate/

MACKENZIE COUNTRY

➡️ Fairlie
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/fairlie/

➡️ Mt Cook Village
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/mt-cook-village/

➡️ Lake Tekapo
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/lake-tekapo/

➡️ Twizel
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/twizel/

➡️ Omarama
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/omarama/

© NZ Regional Weather Updates

🌡YOUR DAILY HIGHS FOR THURSDAY - brought to you by The Heat Pump People☀️Webcam snap. From Mt John. Godley / Macaulay Ri...
18/06/2026

🌡YOUR DAILY HIGHS FOR THURSDAY - brought to you by The Heat Pump People

☀️Webcam snap. From Mt John. Godley / Macaulay Rivers at head of Lake Tekapo. Another great night for star gazing in the Mackenzie Region, New Zealand - be sure to check out the local star gazer forecast on your town page for specific details. The latest revision around 7-7:20pm. Brought to you by Tekapo Springs & Star Gazing 🌙♨️

Omihi 14.1, Omarama 13, Culverden 13, Waiau 13, Hanmer Springs 13, Cheviot 13, Gore Bay 13, Waimate 13, Geraldine 13, Temuka 12, Rangiora 12, Akaroa 12, Amberley 12, Pegasus 12, Kaiapoi 12, Timaru 13, Christchurch 11, Lake Tekapo 11, Fairlie 11, Lyttelton 11, Lincoln 11, West Melton 11, Oxford 11, Rakaia 11, Ashburton 11, Mt Somers 11, Methven 10, Darfield 10, Glentunnel 10, Castle Hill Village 9, Twizel 8, Arthur's Pass Village 8.

ℹ️ Homepage: www.cwu.co.nz

📍 TODAY’S WEATHER – MAIN CENTRES

➡️ Christchurch
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/christchurch/

➡️ Rangiora
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/rangiora/

➡️ Rolleston
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/rolleston/

➡️ Ashburton
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/ashburton/

➡️ Timaru
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/timaru/

BANKS PENINSULA

➡️ Port Hills (Sugarloaf – 494m)
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/port-hills-sugarloaf-494m/

➡️ Akaroa
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/akaroa/

➡️ Lyttelton (forecast & webcams)
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/lyttelton/

CANTERBURY HIGH COUNTRY

➡️ Castle Hill Village (forecast, data & webcams)
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/castle-hill

➡️ Arthur’s Pass Village
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/arthurs-pass-village/

RURAL & PROVINCIAL TOWNS

➡️ Waipara
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/waipara/

➡️ Amberley
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/amberley/

➡️ Pegasus
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/pegasus/

➡️ Kaiapoi
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/kaiapoi/

➡️ Cheviot
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/cheviot/

➡️ Culverden
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/culverden/

➡️ Hanmer Springs
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/hanmer-springs/

➡️ Springfield (390m)
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/springfield-390m/

➡️ Oxford
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/oxford/

➡️ Darfield
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/darfield/

➡️ West Melton
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/west-melton/

➡️ Kaikōura
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/kaikoura/

➡️ Methven
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/methven/

➡️ Mt Somers
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/mt-somers/

➡️ Geraldine
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/geraldine/

➡️ Temuka
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/temuka/

➡️ Mt Lyford Village
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/mt-lyford-village-600m/

➡️ Lincoln
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/lincoln/

➡️ Leeston
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/leeston/

➡️ Waimate
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/waimate/

MACKENZIE COUNTRY

➡️ Fairlie
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/fairlie/

➡️ Mt Cook Village
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/mt-cook-village/

➡️ Lake Tekapo
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/lake-tekapo/

➡️ Twizel
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/twizel/

➡️ Omarama
https://cwu.co.nz/forecast/omarama/

© NZ Regional Weather Updates

🔵🟡For all you Canterbury weather fans that want to know what's happening in Wanaka and Queenstown - we have live imagery...
18/06/2026

🔵🟡For all you Canterbury weather fans that want to know what's happening in Wanaka and Queenstown - we have live imagery from these special spots daily at - https://cwu.co.nz/webcams/

❄️Expect a lot more snow on the hills by this time next week; additionally here in Canterbury.

🌤Soak up the rays for now.

🏡Updates brought to you by Generation Homes Canterbury

❄️ POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT COLD OUTBREAK NEXT WEEKThe latest models and data are increasingly aligning on a potentially ...
18/06/2026

❄️ POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT COLD OUTBREAK NEXT WEEK

The latest models and data are increasingly aligning on a potentially significant cold outbreak during the later stages of next week.

❄️Heavy snow may fall to low elevations across parts of Canterbury, with many town forecasts now showing the potential for sleet and snow.

📲All CWU forecasts at www.cwu.co.nz have been updated with the latest snowfall accumulations, totals, timing and finer details.

📍Our coverage includes:

✅️Towns
✅️ Alpine roads
✅️Peaks and national parks
✅️ High-country lakes
✅️Ski fields

📲These forecasts are updated every few hours using the latest data and are locally refined to provide a level of detail not seen elsewhere in New Zealand.

⚠️A range of Canterbury Weather Updates snow watches and warnings may be issued over the weekend as confidence increases.

👀This is certainly one to watch, especially for farmers and those thinking of travel over our higher roads and passes.

📷LIVE AT 8:10AM - a splash of colour this morning. A sign that mild nor-westerlies aren't far away.🌬🌡Touching down later...
17/06/2026

📷LIVE AT 8:10AM - a splash of colour this morning. A sign that mild nor-westerlies aren't far away.

🌬🌡Touching down later on Friday.

🌡Mild temperatures on Saturday 17+ degrees in the east.

⚠️ Canterbury Weather Updates wind (high country) and rain warnings ( Canterbury Headwaters) are in place for the weekend

❄️Much colder later next week, with rain and snow all in the forecast at www.cwu.co.nz

🏡Updates brought to you by Generation Homes Canterbury

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