Checkpoint
28 February 2007
Outlook and outcome – December 2004 to February 2005
Rainfall was as forecast in the north and southwest of the North Island, and in north Canterbury, Central Otago, and Southland. It was wetter than predicted elsewhere in the east, and lower than predicted elsewhere in the west.
Air temperatures were lower than forecast in parts of the North Island, but generally average or below average as predicted in the South Island.
Streamflows were normal to above normal in much of the North Island, apart from Hawke’s Bay and the east coast where they were below normal. Streamflows were below normal or normal in the north and west of the South Island and well above normal in the east and south.