NIWA makes predictions for the summer season
5 November 2003
If you’re planning to tramp or fish this summer, it may pay to attend
a free seminar on summer weather outlooks being held by the National Institute
of Water and Atmospheric Research at Our City, on 17 November, 2003.
NIWA regional co-ordinator for the National Climate Centre, Dr
Jim Salinger, will explain factors involved in the atmospheric
stew brewing in Christchurch for early summer. He will use the
latest seasonal climate predictions at the seminar, to be held
at Our City, corner of Worcester Boulevard and Oxford Terrace,
from 3.30pm.
Dr Salinger says the weather is vital information for sectors ranging from
the agricultural and horticultural, to energy, transport and local government.
The tourism industry and holidaying public are also interested in weather.
The Christchurch summer climate is quite variable and can be very dry with
droughts, or damp. Variations of heavy rains, drought, high temperature,
frost, fire risk, extreme winds, storms and heavy snowfalls impact on Christchurch’s
economy and infrastructure. High winds and heavy snowfalls are very significant
climate hazards, causing property damage, disruption to transport, flooding
and landslips, he says.
Dr Salinger says that neither an El Nino or La Nina pattern was expected
this year. This will be his second climate seminar in Christchurch.
Further inquiries:
Marilyn Reddington, City Council secretary of Information and Planning
Directorate, email: (Marilyn.Reddington@ccc.govt.nz) Marilyn.Reddington@ccc.govt.nz
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