The Easter weekend’s overcast and drizzly conditions are set to ease by the end of the week in time for the commemorations on Friday.
MetService meteorologist Oscar Shiviti said last night’s showers and this morning’s cloudy weather were due to clear up tonight.
A southwesterly wind would create some fine spells this afternoon and clear the precipitation.
There would be a dip in temperature overnight, he said.
Regions around Otago were expected to drop into the lower single digits.
Alexandra was expected to have the lowest temperature at -1°C.
MetService this afternoon said the clear conditions would create the risk of frosts for most of the South Island, and for inland areas of the North Island.
The forecaster urged motorists to allow extra time for their morning commutes as roads could be icy.
The good news was the cold weather would not last long and there would be an improvement in temperatures tomorrow going into Friday, Mr Shiviti said.
"Light winds and clear skies are on the cards for Anzac Day."
Temperatures across Otago would reach highs between 15°C and 20°C and lows between 4°C and 9°C.
Dawn services across the region should go uninterrupted with relatively light winds.
