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It looks like we will continue to enjoy a longer run of settled weather this week, as fine days dominate the forecast before rain looks likely towards the weekend. 

Cromwell-raised MetService Meteorologist Lewis Ferris says the a large area of high pressure has been responsible for the settled weather around Central Otago. 

“While the high has kept away any heavy rain or gales it doesn’t promise completely cloud free days,” Lewis says. 

“In fact these stagnant highs can act as a trap for moisture near the cloud and morning cloud or fog is not out of the question.”

According to MetService, Central Otago will enjoy a run of settled days this week, before rain is likely towards the weekend. Image courtesy MetService. 

Lewis says the settled weather will include cloud and some mist.

“So what to expect this week? Temperatures still hovering around the low 20s, best chance for sunshine will be during the afternoon, winds remain light but high elevations will start to get more northwest winds from Friday.

“Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon run a small risk of isolated showers around the region but it’s unlikely to affect many people.

“The breakdown of the settled weather unfortunately looks to be toward the end of the week with a few spots of rain possible on Saturday and Sunday.”

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