MetService has issued several warnings this evening

There are road snowfall warnings for the South Island's Lindis Pass, Crown Range Road and Milford Road.

Between now and the early hours of the morning, 1 to 2 centimetres of snow is likely near their summits.

There's also a Severe Weather Warning about heavy rain for the north-west of the South Island.

Heavy rain will fall across the Buller district tomorrow on through to Monday morning.