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The Napier to Taihape Rd, also known as the Gentle Annie, has been closed due to snow.
Police are also warning drivers in Taranaki of black ice on the road in the Stratford area.
Sergeant Bruce Mackay said there was a heavy frost overnight and drivers should take extreme caution.
The MetService has also warned motorists to take extreme care on the Desert Rd.
A weather watch alert said although snow showers had stopped, the road was likely to be icy this morning.
- NZHERALD STAFF
