Rainfall is normally distributed evenly throughout the year in most parts of the country, especially. As weather forecaster and poet erick brenstrum eloquently put it in his poem houghton bay white surf breaking on a by james renwick new zealand sits astride the middle latitudes in western pacific ocean, exposed to wind and weather from all quarters. Written by erick brenstrum charles heaphy, after whom the heaphy track in northwest nelson is named, came to new zealand in 1839. The new zealand weather book by clarkesmith,charles and a great selection of. Weather disasters have always been a hazard for agriculture in new zealand. The new zealand weather book, erick brenstrum shop online. In autumn, new zealand enjoys some of the most settled weather of the whole year. The norwest arch is a weather pattern peculiar to the east coast of new zealand s south island. I first got hooked on the weather bug was as a 10 year old, fascinated by the unpredictability of christchurchs weather.
By an outstanding meterologist in easy to understand digrams, photos and descriptions about the weather in new zealand. Has worked as a weather forecaster with new zealand meteorological service since 1974, apart from a year travelling in south america in the late seventies. Summer activities tend to make the most of the sun, sea and sand. He is the author of the new zealand weather book and writes a regular column on the weather for new zealand geographic magazine. Blog published by lisa murray communications meteorologist. When forecasters are deciding whether to issue a heavy rain warning they have three things to. Nonfiction the new zealand weather book, published 1998. He is regularly interviewed about world weather by bryan crump on radio new zealands nights program. Most cities receive between 620 mm or 24 in as in christchurch and 1,317 mm or 51. The most remarkable weather event in her book is the snow storm of. Six photos scored one vote each and so these were all judged third equal and are each awarded a copy of the metservice 2014 weather calendar, sponsored by metservice. Iain britton has had six collections of poems published since 2008. New zealand s weather patterns are some of the most unusual i. The most remarkable weather event in her book is the snow storm of 1867.
October 2009 has been exceptionally cold the coldest october in 64 years according to niwa. New zealanders suffered frostbite and bottles burst on our. It also included indepth commentary on climate change and its impacts for us all from erick brenstrum, a severe weather forecaster with the metservice new zealand s national meteorological service and author of the new zealand weather book. The new zealand weather book, erick brenstrum shop online for.
It also included indepth commentary on climate change and its impacts for us all from erick brenstrum, a severe weather forecaster with the metservice new zealands national meteorological service and author of the new zealand weather book. Fishpond new zealand, the new zealand weather book by erick brenstrumbuy. Visible satellite photo showing convergence east of. Yet we do not usually receive our rain and storms from all quarters. It is shown in an apparent arch of high white cloud in an otherwise clear blue sky over the southern alps, and is accompanied by a strong. Playing the weather to new zealand ocean navigator.
The average new zealand temperature decreases as you travel south. Erick brenstrum biography erick brenstrum biography and list of works erick brenstrum books. Few jobs are as rewarding as guiding a raft down an exhilarating whitewater river. Nothing rivals the great snowstorm of 1939 according to erick brenstrum writing on the metservice blog snow was reported by the lighthouse keeper at cape maria van diemen at the top of the north island. This is an absolute must in understanding new zealand weather. The new zealand weather book paperback january 1, 1998 by erick brenstrum author visit amazons erick brenstrum page. Feb 27, 2014 some excellent resources for a better understanding of new zealand weather in particular are. Metservice meteorologist erick brenstrum says in the new zealand weather book.
Popular temperature books meet your next favorite book. Gp publications on behalf of the national institute of. He terms his predictions alternative weather and has authored books about the weather and climate. Best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals amazonbasics coupons gift cards customer service. Erick brenstrum, a senior forecaster at the meteorological service of new zealand, writes a weather column for the nz geographic magazine. By james renwick new zealand sits astride the middle latitudes in western pacific ocean, exposed to wind and weather from all quarters. Written by erick brenstrum charles heaphy, after whom the heaphy track in northwest nelson is named, came to new zealand in 1839 as a draughtsman for the new zealand company.
Erick brenstrum erick has been an operational weather forecaster since the mid1970s and is a leader in the forecast room at metservice the meteorological service of new zealand. New zealands weather is shaped by its mountains, the ocean surrounding the country and the winds from the roaring forties. Students must be able to interpret basic weather maps as per chapter 2 of the new zealand weather book, author erick brenstrum. He compared two weather systems the northwest winds that bring rain to the west coast and lows that bring rain to the east coast and has stated that out of 40 occurrences only 1 matched. Temperatures range from 21 32 degrees celsius 70 90f. Ken ring is a writer from auckland, new zealand, who asserts that he can use lunar cycles to predict weather and earthquakes. The above text is from the new zealand weather book by erick brenstrum, pp 9596. For this reason, it is also often referred to as the canterbury arch, although it is visible in both otago and marlborough as well as in the canterbury region. This is not only a reference book its a incredibly readable book full of fascinating facts. New zealands many beaches and lakes are perfect to cool off during the summer months. Met service forecaster erick brenstrum on what effect the weather could have on the port hills fires.
Forecasting notwithstanding, erick is better known as an exceptional science communicator. Sciblogs weather and water in new zealand where do our. Erick brenstrum, a forecaster with the meteorological service of new zealand for 20 years, and a wellknown teacher and writer on the subject, presents in this. An accessible guide to the new zealand weather, with. Most seasons the remnants of one of these cyclones passes close enough to new zealand to influence its weather. A practical guide to weather forecasting in new zealand. The ministry of education wicked site has new zealand weather information. Lynne wins a copy of the new zealand weather book by erick brenstrum, sponsored by metservice new zealand.
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A passion for clouds concerned students under the scorching sun. Erick brenstrum has been working as a weather forecaster for metservice for forty years. The new zealand weather book erick brenstrum recent. From the new zealand weather book by metservice expert meteorologist erick brenstrum. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. New zealands weather patterns are some of the most unusual i.
Ring publishes almanacs each year for new zealand, australia and ireland in which he provides weather predictions for. Feb 16, 2017 met service forecaster erick brenstrum on what effect the weather could have on the port hills fires. The new zealand weather book by erick brenstrum alibris. Another big snow year was 1930, when, according to weather historian erick brenstrum, writing in new zealand geographic, bad weather followed a lions rugby tour around the country and snowflakes. Nothing rivals the great snowstorm of 1939 according to erick brenstrum writing on the metservice blog. Playing the weather to new zealand ocean navigator march. To get your line right, you need proper training and.
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