Foul winter weather sweeping up the country shouldn't cause much panic in Northland, but there is the possibility of hail in the region today and tomorrow, MetService says.
Snow and ice yesterday closed roads across the South Island and MetService has issued warnings for a "severe winter storm" for the southern and central country, with more heavy snow expected to hit inland Canterbury and the central North Island's inland high country from midday today.
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MetService meteorologist Thomas Adams said while the predicted foul weather will cause problems elsewhere, "there's no need to panic in Northland".
Up to 30cm of snow could fall on the Lewis, Arthur's, Porters and Lindis Passes today and tomorrow, but Mr Adams said Northland would be far warmer, though there was a chance of hail and thunder.