Parts of the South, including Dunedin, look set for a wintery blast bringing strong winds, rain and snow down to low levels.\u00a0<\/p>\n
MetService has issued strong wind watches for the entirety of Otago and Southland, as well as a heavy rain watch for the headwaters of Otago lakes and rivers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But it is the snow that will bring the biggest surprise.\u00a0<\/p>\n
MeService meteorologist Oscar Shiviti said\u00a0colder air would bring sleety showers to low levels in Southland and Clutha overnight tonight and into Wednesday morning, with a noticeable wind chill.<\/p>\n
Those areas in the south may see snow down to 300 metres, but it would likely fall even lower in some areas, Shiviti warned.<\/p>\n
It is a similar forecast for Dunedin, with rain this evening falling as snow above 300m.<\/p>\n
A road snowfall warning has been issued for State Highway 1 between Dunedin and Waitati from 9pm tonight until 4am Wednesday.\u00a0<\/p>\n
MetService warned 1-2cm could settle on the highest points of the road, with lesser amounts down to 200m.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Snow showers were already affecting the Milford Rd, forcing its closure today for all but essential traffic between 10am and 1pm.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Road snowfall warnings have also been issued for Crown Range Rd and Lindis Pass, as well as further north on Lewis Pas, Arthur’s Pass and Porters Pass.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The heavy rain watch for Otago’s headwaters runs from 2pm today until 1am Wednesday, while the strong wind watches expire by 9pm tonight.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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