Tag: snow
-
Winter Storm Continues to Impact New Zealand, Unsettled Weather Expected
New Zealand's South Island faces ongoing heavy rain and snow from a weakening winter storm, with unsettled conditions, strong winds, and further rain forecast across the country through the weekend.
WeatherGeneral WeatherTransportation Winter WeatherMetServiceSouth IslandHeavy RainSnowWeather ForecastMetService New Zealand
-
MetService Issues Severe Weather Warning for South Island, Central New Zealand
MetService warns of significant heavy rain and snow for parts of the South Island, with gales expected in central New Zealand. Multiple warnings are in force, urging residents to prepare for potential flooding and difficult driving conditions.
WeatherGeneral WeatherEnvironmentTransportation MetServiceSevere WeatherSouth IslandHeavy RainSnowGalesNZ MetService
-
MetService Issues Severe Weather Warning for South Island: Heavy Rain and Snow Expected
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for New Zealand's South Island, forecasting heavy rain and snow from Wednesday to Friday. Westland, Grey, Buller, Canterbury, and Otago regions face risks of flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions.
WeatherGeneral Weather MetServiceSouth IslandHeavy RainSnowWeather WarningWestlandFloodingNZ MetService
-
South Island Braces for Severe Weather: Heavy Rain and Snow Expected
MetService warns of prolonged heavy rain and snow for parts of New Zealand's South Island, with Orange Warnings for Westland, Grey, and Buller. Expect flooding, slips, and difficult driving conditions.
WeatherGeneral WeatherTransportation Severe WeatherSouth IslandHeavy RainSnowWestlandCanterburyOtagoNZ MetService
-
MetService Issues Severe Weather Warning for South Island
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for New Zealand's South Island, forecasting heavy rain and snow from Wednesday. Westland faces an Orange Heavy Rain Warning with up to 500mm of rain expected, potentially causing flooding and slips.
WeatherGeneral WeatherTransportationEnvironment MetServiceSouth IslandWestlandHeavy Rain WarningSnowNational Emergency Management AgencyNZ MetService
-
New Zealand's South Island Braces for Major Winter Storm with Heavy Rain and Snow
A significant winter storm is forecast to hit New Zealand's South Island from Wednesday, bringing heavy rain, especially to western and central areas, and potential warning-level snow down to 400 meters by Thursday. The North Island will remain settled and…
WeatherGeneral WeatherTransportation MetServiceSouth IslandWinter StormHeavy RainSnowWeather ForecastMetService New Zealand
-
New Zealand Braces for Coldest Morning of the Year Amidst Southerly Blast
New Zealand is set for a significant cold snap this week, with snow reaching low levels, followed by exceptionally cold overnight temperatures, potentially the year's coldest for many regions, before wetter weather arrives.
WeatherMediaGeneral WeatherTransportationEducation snowcold snaptemperaturesMetServiceroad warningsMetService New Zealand
-
MetService Forecasts Minimal Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand Next Week
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather risk for New Zealand from August 4-7, 2026. A cold front brings snow to eastern Otago and Banks Peninsula on Tuesday, followed by widespread frosts, but no significant warnings are expected.
WeatherGeneral Weather MetServiceSevere Weather OutlookCold FrontSnowFrostWeather ForecastNZ MetServiceMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
-
Wintery Blast Brings Snow to 200 Meters and Bitter Cold to New Zealand
A strong wintery blast is set to bring cold, wet, and windy conditions to New Zealand, with snow lowering to 200 meters in the South Island, causing transport and farm disruption, and significant wind chill.
WeatherBusinessSportGeneral WeatherTransportationAgriculture WinterSnowWindColdMetServiceMetService New Zealand
-
Severe Weather Outlook Issued for New Zealand, Gales and Snow Expected
MetService forecasts severe gales and snow across New Zealand from Friday, July 31, to Monday, August 3. Coastal Otago, Southland, and Stewart Island face moderate confidence for severe southerly gales.
WeatherGeneral Weather MetServiceSevere WeatherGalesSnowSouth IslandWeather ForecastNZ MetServiceMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
-
MetService Warns of Severe Weather, Gales, and Snow Across New Zealand
MetService forecasts severe weather for New Zealand from Thursday, July 30, with heavy rain in the South Island and strong gales across both islands. Snow is also expected in the lower South Island, potentially impacting transport.
WeatherGeneral WeatherTransportation MetServiceSevere WeatherFiordlandWellingtonGalesSnowNZ MetServiceMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
-
MetService Forecasts Severe Weather for New Zealand Mid-Week
MetService predicts moderate confidence of heavy rain and strong gales for parts of New Zealand from Thursday to Friday, with snow also expected. Minimal severe weather risk is forecast for Wednesday and Saturday.
WeatherTransportationGeneral Weather MetServiceSevere WeatherGalesRainSnowWeather ForecastNZ MetServiceMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
-
MetService Forecasts Severe Weather for New Zealand This Week
MetService forecasts varied severe weather for New Zealand from July 29 to August 1, 2026, including heavy rain in Fiordland, strong gales across multiple regions, and snow impacting South Island transport.
WeatherGeneral WeatherTransportation MetServiceSevere WeatherFiordlandWestlandGalesSnowNZ MetServiceMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
-
New Zealand Prepares for Freezing Plunge and Severe Weather
New Zealand is set for a freezing plunge this weekend, with MetService forecasting heavy rain, strong winds, plummeting temperatures, and significant snow for ski fields. Road snowfall warnings are in place, and severe frosts are expected across both islands.
WeatherMediaSportGeneral WeatherTransportationEducationSocial Issues Cold SnapSnowRainRoad WarningsMetServiceMetService New Zealand
-
MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
MetService forecasts an active trough bringing rain and cold southwesterlies to New Zealand from Friday, with snow possible in the South Island. Low confidence for warning-level rain in several areas.
WeatherGeneral Weather MetServiceSevere WeatherRainSnowSouthwesterliesWeather OutlookNZ MetServiceMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
-
MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand
MetService forecasts a severe weather outlook for New Zealand from July 23-26, 2026, with low confidence for warning-level rain, wind, and snow across various regions.
WeatherGeneral Weather MetServiceSevere Weather Outlookrainwindsnowweather forecastNZ MetServiceMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
-
MetService Forecasts Unsettled Weather for New Zealand Mid-Week
MetService predicts a week of unsettled weather for New Zealand, with low confidence for heavy rain in western and central North Island areas, and snow in the South Island, particularly Fiordland, from Thursday to Saturday.
WeatherGeneral Weather MetServiceSevere Weather OutlookHeavy RainSnowFiordlandWestlandNZ MetServiceMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
-
MetService Forecasts Minimal Early-Week Severe Weather, Low Confidence for Later Rain and Snow
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather risk for early next week. Low confidence for heavy rain in Fiordland, Westland, and other regions by Thursday and Friday, with potential low-level snow in the lower South Island.
WeatherGeneral Weather MetServiceSevere Weather OutlookFiordlandWestlandHeavy RainSnowNZ MetServiceMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
-
MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for Heavy Rain, Snow, and Gales
MetService warns of heavy rain in eastern New Zealand, snow in the south, and southerly gales centrally. Orange warnings are active for Horowhenua, Manawatu, Taihape, Tararua, Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa, and Wellington, with potential for flooding and slips.
WeatherPolitics and GovernmentGeneral WeatherFederal GovernmentTransportationEnvironment MetServiceSevere WeatherHeavy RainSnowSoutherly GalesWeather WarningNZ MetService
-
Central Otago Motorists Urged to Delay Travel Amid Severe Weather
New Zealand Police advise motorists in Central Otago to delay travel due to heavy snowfall and black ice. Areas like Ōmakau, Ida Valley, Ranfurly, and Naseby are affected, with snow chains required on Crown Range.
WeatherLaw EnforcementGeneral WeatherTransportation New Zealand PoliceCentral Otagosevere weathersnowblack icetravel advisorysnow chains
-
MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for South Island, Wairarapa
MetService issues severe weather warnings for the South Island and Wairarapa, including a Red Heavy Rain Warning for Marlborough and North Canterbury, forecasting significant flooding, slips, and severe gales.
WeatherSocial IssuesTransportationGeneral Weather MetServiceSouth IslandMarlboroughCanterburyHeavy RainSevere GalesSnowNZ MetService
-
Red Heavy Rain Warning Issued for North Canterbury and Marlborough Amidst South Island Severe Weather
MetService issues a Red Heavy Rain Warning for North Canterbury and Marlborough, forecasting up to 400mm of rain, significant flooding, and slips. Severe gales and snow are also expected across the South Island.
WeatherGeneral WeatherTransportationEnvironment MetServiceSevere WeatherHeavy RainStrong WindSnowSouth IslandMarlboroughNZ MetService
-
Severe Weather Alert: Heavy Rain, Gales, and Snow Forecast for Central New Zealand
MetService forecasts severe weather for central and northern New Zealand, including heavy rain for Marlborough and Canterbury, severe gales for Wellington and Taranaki, and snow on higher roads, easing by Friday.
WeatherGeneral Weather MetServiceSevere WeatherHeavy RainStrong GalesSnowMarlboroughNZ MetServiceMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
-
MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for South Island: Heavy Rain, Gales, and Snow Expected
MetService has issued severe weather warnings for New Zealand's South Island, forecasting heavy rain, severe gales, and snow. Multiple Orange Warnings are in effect, with potential for flooding, slips, and dangerous driving conditions.
WeatherGeneral WeatherTransportation MetServiceSouth IslandHeavy RainSevere GalesSnowNZ MetService
-
Severe Weather Warnings Issued for New Zealand's South Island
MetService warns of severe weather for New Zealand's South Island, including heavy rain, severe gales, and snow. A Red Warning for heavy rain is issued for Coastal Dunedin and Clutha, with Orange Warnings for other regions.
WeatherGeneral WeatherTransportationEnergy MetServiceSouth IslandHeavy RainSnowSevere GalesFloodingTravel DisruptionNZ MetService
-
MetService Forecasts Severe Weather for New Zealand Next Week
MetService forecasts severe weather for New Zealand from July 7-9, 2026, with heavy rain in Marlborough and Canterbury, strong gales in central regions, and snow at higher elevations.
WeatherGeneral WeatherTransportationAgriculture MetServiceSevere WeatherRainGalesSnowMarlboroughNZ MetServiceMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
-
MetService Forecasts Severe Weather Across New Zealand Next Week
MetService forecasts severe weather for New Zealand from July 6-9, 2026, including heavy snow for Otago and Canterbury, significant rain for Marlborough, and severe gales for Westland, Grey, Marlborough Sounds, and Wellington.
WeatherGeneral Weather Severe WeatherSnowRainGalesSouth IslandCanterburyMetServiceNZ MetServiceMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
-
MetService Issues Severe Weather Outlook for New Zealand, Warning of Heavy Rain, Snow, and Gales
MetService forecasts a severe weather outlook for New Zealand from July 5-8, 2026, with heavy rain, snow, and gales expected across various regions, including Marlborough, Canterbury, and Southland.
WeatherGeneral Weather Severe Weather OutlookMetServiceHeavy RainSnowGalesCanterburyNZ MetServiceMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
-
MetService Forecasts Severe Weather Across New Zealand
MetService warns of potential heavy rain, strong gales, and snow across New Zealand from July 5-8, with moderate confidence for heavy rain in Marlborough, Canterbury, Wellington, and Wairarapa.
WeatherGeneral Weather MetServiceSevere WeatherHeavy RainSnowGalesMarlboroughNZ MetServiceMetService - Severe Weather Outlook
-
Wet and Windy Weather Returns to New Zealand for School Holidays
New Zealand faces a wet and windy start to school holidays with heavy rain warnings for Fiordland, widespread rain, and snow expected on South Island alpine passes from Sunday, urging vigilance for road conditions.
WeatherMediaGeneral WeatherTransportation Heavy Rain WarningSnowSchool HolidaysFiordlandMetServiceMetService New Zealand