Hail, snow and rain: Wintry weekend ahead
Fronts bringing rain, thunder, snow and wind will make an appearance over the weekend.
Fronts bringing rain, thunder, snow and wind will make an appearance over the weekend.
MetService Weather New Zealand: August 24th - 26th
Experts warn climate change will bring more extreme weather events to New Zealand.
"It might be time for the electric blankets and hot water bottles."
Temperatures dropped to -3C in places and snow is falling Queenstown.
The snowfall is forecast to ease today, before another Antarctic blast arrives tomorrow.
Snow hits the far south in Lumsden, as lightning and snow hits hard around the country. / Supplied by Imran Baloch
More rain, strong winds, thunderstorms and even snow in the far south forecast today.
Potentially destructive thunderstorms loom over the Marlborough and Auckland regions.
Snowfall has trapped one car on the Crown Range Rd already.
Many spots across NZ have been enjoying their warmest May on the books - until now.
MetService Severe Weather Update: May 22nd - 23rd
Expect heavy rain, hail, winds over 110km/h and even small tornadoes tonight.
Metservice is warning people around the country to bundle up as a sudden cold snap hits NZ.
Prepare for a day of tumult today as early winter storms arrive.
Wild weather seen on the weekend is tipped to make a return, prompting flood warning.