Damp days in the Waikato aren't going to change anytime soon.
MetService meteorologist Lisa Murray said the region has had wet weather of late and it will continue well into next month, including this weekend.
A series of lows and troughs moving over the North Island are bringing some stormy weather and it's a bit odd for this time of year.
Murray said this is not to say the Waikato won't get better weather in between, but cloud and rain will dominate over the next few weeks.
"The unusual thing is we are right in the height of spring."
Murray said spring conditions generally bring strong westerlies, but the weather seems to be in reverse.
She said one good thing is farmers who are starting to think about planting summer crops will be happy to get a bit of rain to keep their soil soft, as long as it is accompanied by a bit of sunshine.
"The warm, humid temperatures we're getting are good for germination
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/84581097/more-wet-weather-for-waikato
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