The Nor'West arch was showing off with the setting sun. The Nor'west arch is a weather pattern peculiar to the east coast of New Zealand's South Island.
"The Nor'wester can blow at any time of year, but is less common in winter. Many of the strongest northerly and northwesterly winds blow ahead of cold fronts. Nor'westers caused by cold fronts will often change within a day or two to a cool southerly wind accompanied by rain showers, as the front passes through. In mid-winter, a Nor'wester is often followed by a brief but intense cold snap, frequently bringing thunder, hail, or snow which may settle to sea level." (Courtesy Wikipedia)
Fortunately we didn't get thunder, hail or snow but it was a bit cold..brrr!
