A weakening high in the Tasman Sea maintains a ridge over the east of the state. A trough develops over the central interior from today, extending into the southern inland parts from Wednesday.

Cloudy. High chance of showers on and east of the ranges, slight chance elsewhere. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h. Sun protection recommended from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm, UV Index predicted to ...