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MetService Warns of Snow, Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Across New Zealand
MetService's severe weather outlook flags snow on South Island alpine roads, heavy rain warnings possible for eastern Otago, Tararua Range and Taranaki Maunga, and strong southerlies for Wellington.
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MetService Outlook: Active Front to Sweep New Zealand, Minimal Severe Weather Risk
MetService's severe weather outlook sees an active front racing north over New Zealand on Sunday, with heavy rain, alpine snow and low-confidence gale warnings for several regions.
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MetService Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk Until Weekend Fronts
MetService's severe weather outlook shows minimal risk through Saturday, with low confidence of severe gales and heavy rain for parts of New Zealand on Sunday.
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MetService Warns of Cold Snap, Alpine Snow and Frosty Start to Spring
MetService forecasts three cold changes driven by southwesterly winds, with snow warnings on South Island alpine passes, possible low-level snow and a widespread frost on Thursday.
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MetService Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk Through Late September
MetService forecasts minimal severe weather risk for New Zealand from Wednesday to Saturday, with a cold southerly change and heavy rain possible late Saturday.
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MetService Severe Weather Outlook: Snow Possible on Higher Roads, Minimal Risk Later in Week
MetService forecasts a west to southwest flow over New Zealand from Tuesday, with snow possible on higher roads, before a high brings minimal severe weather risk later in the week.
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MetService: South Island Fronts Bring Rain, Snow and Strong Winds
MetService says fronts will sweep onto the South Island from the southwest, bringing rain, possible snow on higher roads and strong northwest winds, but broadscale warnings are unlikely.
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Severe Gale Watch for Coastal Southland, Stewart Island and Clutha
MetService warns of moderate confidence for severe west to southwest gales along coastal Southland, Stewart Island and Clutha on Sunday morning, with an unsettled southwesterly flow easing late.
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MetService: Low Confidence of Warning-Level Rain in Buller, Snow Possible for Upper South Island High Country
MetService's severe weather outlook flags a low chance rainfall reaches warning criteria in Buller on Thursday, with significant snow possible about the upper South Island high country in the morning.
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Spring Warmth to Give Way to Cold Front, Snow for South Island High Country
MetService says a settled start to the week will be followed by a cold front bringing rain, strong winds and a sharp temperature drop, with snow possible on South Island high country roads.
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MetService Flags Low-Confidence Severe Weather Risk for Southern New Zealand
MetService's severe weather outlook points to low-confidence warning risks for Southland, Fiordland and Westland, with snow possible on higher South Island roads midweek.
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MetService Outlook: Low Confidence of Severe Weather in Southern New Zealand Next Week
MetService's severe weather outlook flags low confidence of warning-level rain and severe gales in Fiordland, Southland and Westland, with snow possible on higher South Island roads.
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New Zealand Braces for Wintry Start to Spring Before Warm-Up
New Zealand faces a week of contrasting weather, with strong winds and low-level snow giving way to warmer spring temperatures. MetService warns of immediate hazards while forecasting a significant temperature rise by Thursday.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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