Mostly stable weather looks set for Central Otago this weekend as high cloud and only a slight possibility of showers looms on the forest. 

After the last few weeks of rain and low temperatures, the sun will make a welcome appearance for the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. 

MetService Meteorologist Thapi Makgabutlane says the long weekend weather looks stable enough to enjoy the outdoors, with only a slight possibility of showers or two. 

“The long weekend in Central Otago is looking favourable for those who have outdoor plans. 

“(Today) sees high cloud and a possibility of a shower or two in the south, otherwise mostly fine weather. 

Central Otago will be mostly stable this weekend, albeit with a chance for scattered showers. Image: MetService. 

Saturday looks the most likely to feature any precipitation, with a forecast of cloudy with scattered rain developing in the evening. Northerlies, changing southwest in the evening

“Saturday is a cloudy day with thick high cloud, but no rain expected at this stage,” Thapi says. “It will be a windy one, however, with strong northwester expected.

“Things remain cloudy into Sunday, with a few spots of rain possible with a brief southwest winds change, mainly during the first half of the day. 

“During Monday, we start to see  the cloud break away and sunny spells come through for the close of the Queen’ Birthday Weekend.

“Temperatures remain in the mid-teens until Monday, when daytime temperatures hover in the lower teens. 

“The cloud cover keeps overnight temperatures well above freezing, which means most of the region gets a welcome break from frosty mornings for a few days.”