Snow Falling In Parts Of Southland

Snow has starting falling in parts of Southland with reports from Gore that snow/sleet on roads Gore/Clinton causing issues for light vehicles…

Metservice and Weatherwatch say Snow is expected to fall to low levels in the South Island tonight and through to Wednesday morning. This Watch is for the possibility that snow accumulations may reach warning amounts above 400 metres in Fiordland, Southland Otago and Canterbury during this period.

People are advised to keep up to date with latest forecasts in case parts of this Watch are upgraded to a full Warning, or further areas are added.

Heavy Snow Watch Area: Fiordland, Southland and Otago

Valid: 12 hours from 7:00pm Tuesday to 7:00am Wednesday
Forecast: Snow is expected to fall to low levels Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, with significant accumulations in some areas above 400 metres, where amounts may approach warning criteria.