An active front, preceded by a strong west to northwest flow and followed by a cold southerly change, is forecast to move northwards across southern and central New Zealand overnight tonight (Monday) and during Tuesday morning.
Watches and Warnings for severe gale northwest winds, heavy rain and heavy snow are in force for parts of central and southern New Zealand.
Heavy Snow Warning
Heavy snow may disrupt travel in affected areas and could damage trees and powerlines. Cold conditions may cause stress for livestock.
Area: Southland north of Gore, eastern and southern parts of Fiordland, and Clutha north of Tapanui
Valid: 6 hours from 11:00pm Monday to 5:00am Tuesday
Forecast: A period of heavy snow. Expect 10 to 15cm of snow to accumulate above 400 metres, with lesser amounts down to 200 metres.
Heavy Rain Watch
Area: Fiordland
Valid: 3 hours from 8:00pm to 11:00pm Monday
Forecast: A period of heavy rain with thunderstorms possible. Rainfall amounts may approach short-duration warning criteria.
Strong Wind Watch
WARNINGS NO LONGER IN FORCE
Strong Wind Warning lifted for : Southland and the Fiordland Lakes