Rain to spread across country as frosty spell ends for everywhere but Crown Range Rd

New Zealand is set to experience a change in weather this weekend, with rain expected to move across most of the country. This shift marks the end of a recent spell of sunny days and chilly mornings, as temperatures are predicted to warm up.

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Most of the country is set to get rain this weekend as temperatures bounce back.

Metservice meteorologist Braydon Peters confirmed that the settled, cold weather pattern would give way to wetter conditions throughout the weekend. This forecast indicates a significant departure from the recent clear skies and frosty starts experienced in many areas.

While rain is anticipated for the majority of the nation, the Crown Range Road area is expected to remain an exception, retaining its dry spell. This localized difference highlights the varied weather patterns that can affect different regions simultaneously.

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Temperatures are set to warm this weekend, but the recent run of sunny days and frigid mornings is coming to an end as rain spreads across most of the country.

The upcoming rainfall is expected to bring a return to more typical late-season weather, offering relief from the recent cold snap for many, while also signaling the end of the prolonged sunny period.

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Metservice meteorologist Braydon Peters told the Herald the chilly settled spell would give way to wetter conditions through the weekend.