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Following a month of March that was New Zealand's most unusually cold month in over 10 years, April has so far been warmer than average for most of the country 🎢 The above average warmth will be tempered by several cold fronts through the end of the month, such as one coming from Friday into the weekend. Early May also looks chilly, which could herald some early snowfall 🐧 El Niño-like patterns continue to affect New Zealand, although a transition away from southwesterly winds appears possible