
'Still a good chance' of snow in Christchurch, roads closed as snow falls in South Island
The polar blast has arrived and the Wellington CBD may get snow in October.
The polar blast has arrived and the Wellington CBD may get snow in October.
Chill hitting the south will sweep north, bringing a biting low fresh from the Antarctic.
It could snow to sea level in the capital.
Spring is set to take a back seat this week, as a wintry blast arrives over the country.
Showers, heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail are all on the weather forecast today.
"Changeable weather is typical of spring," says the Metservice.
Heavy rain and strong winds in forecast for coming days.
Fields and paddocks now look more like rivers, and streets resemble streams.
Hundreds of people have been displaced from their homes due to slips and flooding.
Icy blast brings season's best snowfall.
More wet weather in store for many parts of country today.
The capital is being battered by wind and rain.
A number of highways have been affected by the weather.
After a week of wild weather, most Kiwis are expected to have some respite from rain.
Streams and rivers could rise rapidly and flooding and slips are possible.
New gale, rain and road snow alerts are in place from Northland to central North Island.
Severe weather watches and warnings and Harbour Bridge speed limits reduced.
Between 15cm and 25cm of snow is expected on State Highway 73's Arthur's Pass.
Cloudy, showery weather is forecast to begin the week - with possible snow in the South.
A series of fronts moves across the country bringing rain and wind.
Another cold but sunny day is forecast for much of New Zealand today.
It's a cold morning for many around the country on the shortest day of the year.
The hometown team will battle their longtime southern foes for Super Rugby glory.
Wild winter weather continues to lash parts of the country.
With 41 weather warnings and watches across NZ, forecasters warn of a stormy night.
Tornadoes are possible and winds could damage trees and power lines, forecaster warns.
"It lasted 30 seconds but that 30 seconds was absolutely terrifying to say the least."
With severe wind and thunderstorm watches in place, DoC warns it's safer to stay put.
Forecasters expect the storm to linger to the middle of next week.
Winter has arrived with full force - and more bad weather is on its way.