Welcome to the New Zealand Weather Network

Welcome! The NZ Weather Network is focused on creating an environment where people were able to learn about the weather, from others who were willing to share their knowledge and help in the learning of others - with a New Zealand focus! Think of the site as a learning hub, where everyone taking part is learning at their own level, and helping others - a true weather community.

You can contribute to the site by registering and asking or answering questions, adding content, or taking part in the the community based groups.

Don't forget to check out our Wiki, and if you would like to contribute then sign up to the site and then use your sign in details to sign into the Wiki.

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However it's acknowledged that such maps do drive traffic to a website. It's convenient to come to one spot and see weather conditions in near realtime. However without operating your own network ther...

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Weather Blogs

Weather Blogs are where it's at for recording severe weather events. The problem with trying to learn about meteorology is that unless you have an excellent memory, it is very difficult to learn from ...

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The Community Weather-Wiki

Our Weather Wiki is a great place to start if you would like to understand a particular aspect of the weather. How is rain formed? What is a standard atmosphere? The Wiki provides the answers you need...

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The Community Section

Community area The community area works a little bit like Facebook - but better! You can use this area to make weather observations, and short commentaries. New groups can be set up, but we've given e...

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Member Blogs

30 November 2019

Summer 2019 is here!

Members Blog

Thanks to FelixMittermeier for our celebration of the season photo, this season. If you like it, go to his Pixabay site and by him a coffee! If you have a photo with a seasonal theme you would like to see on our website and our Facebook page, then se...

10 May 2019

Looking for info

Members Blog

I had heard of a program where old ship record weather reports were being transcribed by volunteers. Anyone know of this? Can I get a link through this site for this program?

16 April 2019

New Zealand Current Conditions Map

Members Blog

The following map displays local conditions around New Zealand. Use the "+" and "-" buttons to zoom in and zoom out as required. You can also choose the information displayed by using the menu down the right hand side.You can add your weather station...

22 March 2019

Equinox

Members Blog

21st March 2019 sees the equinox occur. What is an equinox? Well this is when the suns rays shine directly on the equator This means that in both hemispheres, the length of the night is the same as the length of the day. There is no better way to exp...

22 December 2018

Summer Solstice is here - Solstices and Equinoxes

Members Blog

Welcome to Summer Solstice for 2018. I'm choosing my words carefully. Often this is referred to as the longest day, which is partially correct, because it is based on daylight hours. Of course the day still remains 24 hours long, but ...

03 November 2018

What was it? A Land Spout, Water Spout, Funnel Cloud or Tornado

Members Blog

One of the reasons why the NZ Weather Enthusiasts group exists is because of the lack of clarity around weather events, often misreported in the media. This misreporting often leads to further confusion in the publics mind. As weather buffs I don't t...

Tropical Cyclone Tracking

22 February 2020

TD10F / TC Wasi

2020 TC Tracking

22nd February 2020 1900Hot on the heals of TC Vicky, TC Wasi has now been named. It's likely to follow a similar path. Fiji Meteorological Service has made the following details available.TROPICAL DISTURBANCE ADVISORY NUMBER A1 ISSUED FROM RSMC NADI ...

21 February 2020

TD09F / TC Vicky

2020 TC Tracking

21st February 2020 2000Tropical disturbance 09F was named as TC Vicky, at 11:30am this morning. Two other weak lows also exist in the area, including TD07F, which is expected to weaken over the next 24 hours. As all three are in close pro...

09 February 2020

TD06F / TC Uesi

2020 TC Tracking

QuicklinksSaturday 8th February 2020 - 10 pmMonday 10th February 10amTuesday 11th February 2020 - 10am Wednesday 12th February 2012 - 11am NZDTThursday 13th February 2012 10pm NZDTTwitter FeedSaturday 8th February 2020 - 10 pmCurrently named TD...

18 January 2020

TD04F / Cyclone Tino

2020 TC Tracking

Cyclone Tino was the first tropical cyclone for 2020 (and for the 2019/2020 tropical cyclone season) for the South West Pacific.Monday 13th January 2020The Fiji Meteorological service issued a Media Release saying a tropical disturbance was likely to...

11 March 2018

Ex Tropical Cyclone Hola

2018 TC Tracking

Cyclone Hola is the third ex TC to reach NZ shores this season. It's a much smaller system, but is likely to have an impact on the Upper North Island, through Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty.11th March 2018 9:00amGFS and ECMWF models currently diffe...

19 February 2018

Ex-TC Gita 19th February 2018

2018 TC Tracking

There's much excitement in the air at the moment! First off this is the first Weather blog on the NZ Weather Enthusiasts site. It's also my first blog, and my first blog about a weather event. And it's a significant weather event I'm blogging about.I...