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17 Jan 2026 7:23
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  •   Home > News > Environment

    The metservice is warning significant snow is expected to low levels in the south of the South Island overnight through to tomorrow morning

    The metservice is warning significant snow is expected to low levels in the south of the South Island overnight through to tomorrow morning


    Forecasters says it's a significant cold outbreak, and a Heavy Snow Warning is now in force for Fiordland.

    Heavy Snow Watches remain in force for Southland, Clutha and Central Otago south of about Roxburgh.

    There are also a number of strong wind warnings in place for the centre of the country

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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