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Weather Discussion => International => Topic started by: Mark on March 15, 2026, 09:21:47 AM
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Weekly Summary for Canterbury 15/03/26
Temperature Extremes: The week started on a high note with Sunday, 08 March, seeing scorching temperatures between 28-30C.
in parts of the region. However, a sharp cold front on Monday caused temperatures to plummet, with some areas seeing highs of only 13c
Mid-Week Warmth: Temperatures climbed again toward the end of the week. By Friday, 13 March, Christchurch recorded a high of 29c
before a southerly change brought cooler air for the weekend.
Significant Rainfall: A major weather system "squeezed" the country on Friday, 13 March. Environment Canterbury recorded substantial daily rainfall in specific catchments, such as 29.0 mm at Carrington.
Severe Weather: MetService issued Heavy Rain Watches for the headwaters of Canterbury's lakes and rivers during the latter half of the week.
Wind Conditions: Strong northwesterlies preceded the cold fronts, while the southerly changes on Monday and Saturday brought gusty conditions to coastal areas like Banks Peninsula.
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Last week's weather in Christchurch was cold and unsettled, featuring persistent weekend rain, freezing overnight lows, and typical mid-winter wintry conditions. Detailed tracking data is available via Time and Date Historic Weather and MetService Christchurch.Temperature and ConditionsFreezing nights: Overnight temperatures dropped well below zero, reaching down to around -4°C over the weekend.Chilly days: Daytime highs hovered in the single digits (around 7°C to 8°C) toward the end of the week.Wet finish: Grey skies, persistent drizzle, and morning rain moved through the area over the weekend.Wind and PressureBreezes: Generally light winds shifting from northwesterlies to colder southwesterlies.Pressure: Atmospheric pressure saw shifts as weak fronts passed over the Canterbury region.