The country’s southernmost regions, Otago and Southland, are bracing for a significant winter blast over the next 42 hours. Periods of heavy snow are forecast above about 300 metres from Saturday, 1st July, 3pm, through to Monday, 3rd July, 9am, with some snowfall expected down to near sea level. Re
Periods of heavy snow for the southern South Island. Possible severe gales for parts of the North Island and the lower South Island. A cold southwest flow spreads onto the southern South Island tonight (Friday), then persists through to Monday morning. There are several troughs embedded in this flow
As the cold front continues its path across the lower South Island, the wintry conditions have intensified, causing further disruptions. The NZ Transport Agency reports that the snow showers have intensified in the Southland region, particularly in the area of SH94 Gorge Hill, situated between Mossb
If you live in coastal Southland, Stewart Island or Clutha, you might want to hold on to your hats today. A strong wind watch has been issued by MetService for these areas from noon to 11pm on Sunday, 23 April. Westerly winds may approach severe gale in exposed places, making it dangerous for outdoo
Heavy rain warnings have been issued for Southland and Clutha, with expectations of 60 to 90 mm of rain and peak rainfall rates of 10 to 25 mm/h. Thunderstorms are also possible and the largest accumulations are likely to occur about and north of a line from Balclutha to Nightcaps. This heavy rain m
“Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Southern South Island – Westland, Central Otago, Southern Lakes, Clutha, Southland, and Fiordland. The Meteorological Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several regions in the southern South Island, including Westland, Central Otago, Southern Lak
An intense cold outbreak spreads northwards over the country today and on Thursday, bringing unseasonably low snow to the South Island and the lower North Island. South to southwest gales are also possible, especially in the east from Invercargill to Wellington. Snow is likely to affect many parts o
Heavy snow for the south and east of the South Island. Severe south to southeast gales possible for parts of the South Island A very cold south to southeast flow spreads north over the South Island today (Sunday), bringing snow to low levels to many areas of the South Island. Heavy Snow Warnings and
