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Powerful gusts of up to 100 km/h are expected to roar across the north this afternoon.
Powerful gusts of up to 100 km/h are expected to roar across the north this afternoon.
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Heavy snow is falling in parts of the South Island.
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Weather pattern looks 'favourable' for snowfall, Niwa says.
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Parts of the South Island may experience snow down to 900m.
Wetter conditions are expected to arrive on Saturday.
A relatively dry start to the year was turned around by record rainfall last month.
It comes after more than five dozen flights were cancelled and delayed this morning.
The fog is not expected to lift until later in the morning.
Forecast wind 'concerning', Niwa says.
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Unsettled weather will affect various parts of the country today.
MetService has issued strong wind warnings for several southern regions for Wednesday.
Another band of rain is forecast to come through in the next 24 hours.
'It got closer to the ground. By then it was too late, we were pretty much underneath it.'
Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.
Thunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.
It's a wet commute for many across the North Island, with gusty winds to boot! Chunky showers mark the South Island, with the possibility of snow to low levels today in Southland.
MetService is warning wind gusts exceeding 110km/h are possible in Auckland.
Heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.
MetService issues watches for rain, wind and even heavy snow for parts of the country.
'The best chance for any outdoor excursions would be Saturday morning.'
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Heavy rain, blustery winds are to hit the North Island; possible snowfall in South Island.
'Winter is very much still around.'
Severe weather alerts have been issued along the East Coast.