Weather with Hawkeye Pro by Ravensdown
Most Hawke’s Bay soil moisture sites are drier than normal
A blocked weather pattern brings rain to Northland and Bay of Plenty before westerlies return.
Soil moisture loss outpaces rain across eastern regions
Light frosts are possible in inland areas of the South Island on Friday and Saturday nights.
East Coast dryland farms face even odds of drought by early January
Southland’s grass-growth prospects are excellent, and the region may export feed later in summer.