Tag: La Niña
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NZ’s sodden January explained: what’s driven this month’s big wet?
Why January Has Been So Wet Across New Zealand New Zealand has traded sun-drenched picnics for umbrellas this January as parts of the country grapple with persistent rain, low sunshine, and a spate of severe weather. While a soggy start to the year isn’t unprecedented, the breadth and consistency of rainfall have prompted questions about…
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Otago Shines as a Sunny Bet for the Rest of Summer, ESNZ Forecast Says
Otago Looks Like a Standout for the Rest of Summer Weather watchers and regional planners in New Zealand are turning their attention to Otago as a hopeful hotspot for the late-summer period. Earth Sciences New Zealand (ESNZ), formerly NIWA, released its three-month climate outlook suggesting that many parts of the country will stay warm and…
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Otago Expected to Stay Warm and Wet Through Summer, ESNZ Predicts
Otago’s Summer Outlook: Warm Days with Frequent Showers New Zealand’s climate agency, Earth Sciences NZ (ESNZ), formerly Niwa, has released its three-month outlook, indicating that Otago and many other regions should expect a continuation of warm temperatures paired with regular rainfall. The agency notes that the rest of the southern hemisphere summer is likely to…
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Otago Summer Outlook: Warm, Wet Days Ahead for Rest of Season
Otago’s Prospects for the Rest of Summer Otago is shaping up for a summer that remains warm and wet in many parts, according to Earth Sciences New Zealand (ESNZ), formerly known as Niwa. In its latest climate outlook, ESNZ indicates a continuation of the conditions that have defined the season so far, driven in part…
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More Rain Expected on Christmas Day, Going into the New Year: SA Weather Service
Overview: A Wet Christmas Ahead South Africans are bracing for more wet weather as the festive period approaches. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) announced during a media briefing that rain is expected to persist on Christmas Day and continue into the New Year. The developing climatic pattern, tied to a weakening La Niña phenomenon,…
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More Rain Expected on Christmas Day and Into the New Year, SA Weather Service Warns
South Africa braces for more rain over Christmas South Africans are being urged to prepare for additional rainfall on Christmas Day and through the transition into the New Year. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) provided an update during a recent media briefing, noting that the country is in a period shaped by a weak…
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SAWS Warns of More Rain Across Christmas and into the New Year
South Africa braces for more rain over Christmas and into the New Year The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a warning that more wet weather is on the horizon as the country approaches Christmas Day. During a recent media briefing, SAWS explained that South Africa is in a transitional phase toward a weak…
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Abrupt transition to winter: Canada’s 2025-26 winter sneak peek
Winter’s early arrival? A snapshot of Canada’s 2025-26 season As Canadians brace for the annual first flakes, the 2025-26 winter looms with a blend of warmth lingering into late autumn and the potential for a sharp turn to cold in November. Early observations show an overall warm pattern through much of October, particularly from the…