Weather: Snow forecast for South Island

10/16/2020 Newzealand

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Up to 4cm of snow is likely to settle on the upper roads of Arthur’s Pass. Photo / Archive

Another late-night snowfall is slated to descend overnight on the South Island Alpine passes.

MetService warns that Fiordland’s Milford Rd could feel the brunt of a bitter front this afternoon, with Canterbury’s Arthur’s Pass following.

Up to 4 cm of snow is likely to accumulate on the upper roads until tomorrow morning.

Road snow warning issued for Arthur’s Pass, Porters Pass, Lindis Pass, Crown Range Rd, Milford Rd https://t.co/sNiqssr8bh

– Severe Weather Information (@MetServiceWARN) October 15, 2020

Porters Pass and Lindis Pass must have a 1-2 cm layer.

Snow is expected to briefly affect Crown Range Rd near the summit tonight.

Spring is showing its changeable nature with the South Island poised to see the warm northwesterly winds swing south as a cold front moves over the lower half of the island in the late afternoon / evening. Brief snow will affect higher passes as front moves north https://t.co/aIkbAHKg1S ^ AC pic.twitter.com/X69kYI6cED

– MetService (@MetService) October 15, 2020

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