Weather
Weather services are predicting winter temperatures and even snow for Otago, Southland and Fiordland.
A front and trough are forecast to cross Fiordland and southern Westland today bringing one or two short bursts of heavy rain. A low is expected to cross the upper South Island overnight Monday to Tuesday. A period of heavy rain is expected over the northwest and east of the South Island with snow at high levels.
People should stay up to date with the latest forecasts as further watches and warnings for gales, rain and snow are likely to be added as this situation continues into Wednesday.
Rain is expected to turn to snow and lower to 300 metres overnight Monday. 5 to 10 cm may accumulate down to 400 metres, but with more significant amounts likely above 600 metres.
Heavy Rain Watches & Heavy Snow Watches/Warnings have been issued, starting from late Mon & going thru into Tues. Those near the coast will likely see heavy rain, but above 300 – 400 m, rain will turn to snow. Road snowfall warnings also issued. Read: https://t.co/qHyE5zhh6X ^CF pic.twitter.com/bw8Q6sAV8f
— MetService (@MetService) April 8, 2018
Heavy rain today for Fiordland and Westland ranges south of Otira. Heavy rain Monday and Tuesday for Buller, Nelson, Marlborough and Canterbury
A front and trough are forecast to cross Fiordland and southern Westland today bringing one or two short bursts of heavy rain. A low is expected to cross the upper South Island overnight Monday to Tuesday. A period of heavy rain is expected over the northwest and east of the South Island with snow at high levels.
People should stay up to date with the latest forecasts as further watches and warnings for gales, rain and snow are likely to be added as this situation continues into Wednesday.
Heavy Rain Watch
Area: Fiordland and the Ranges of Westland south of Otira
Valid: 10 hours from 11:00am to 9:00pm Sunday
Forecast: One or two short bursts of heavy rain are forecast and rainfall accumulations may approach warning criteria (for example, 60 to 70mm within a nine hour period).
This watch will be updated by: 9:00pm Sunday 08-Apr-2018
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