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<\/p>\nSnow falling to low levels across parts of the eastern South Island has closed several sections of state highway and caused multiple crashes in Dunedin this morning, with police urging residents to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary.<\/p>\n
Several vehicles have slid off the road in Dunedin as snowfall and icy conditions make driving difficult, though no injuries have been reported.<\/p>\n
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Snow on the Port Hills as a wintry blast sweeps up the country. (Source: Breakfast)<\/p>\n
“We are asking that everyone avoid travelling, even in areas that aren’t experiencing snow fall,” a police spokesperson said.<\/p>\n
“If you are on the road, please drive to the conditions \u2013 slow down, keep a safe following distance, exercise patience, and expect delays.”<\/p>\n
In Otago, State Highway 87 is closed from Outram to Middlemarch, State Highway 1 from Pine Hill to Waitati, State Highway 1\/Dunedin Southern Motorway, between Caversham Rd (southbound) and south of Mornington Rd (northbound), and State Highway 85 between Kyeburn and Morrisons. On Banks Peninsula, State Highway 75 is closed between Duvauchelle and Tai Tapu.<\/p>\n
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Snow on the streets of Dunedin. (Source: 1News)<\/p>\n
NZTA urged road users to avoid areas where highways were closed and to delay travel where possible.<\/p>\n
“With various other road warnings in place due to the weather conditions, people are asked to take extra care generally on the roads.”<\/p>\n
Do you have photos or videos of the weather? Email us at news@tvnz.co.nz.<\/p>\n
Road snowfall warnings remain in place for Remutaka Hill Rd (State Highway 2), Lewis and Porters Passes and the Crown Range Rd.<\/p>\n
Snow has also been reported in Christchurch and Dunedin this morning, with the city forecast to see wintry conditions continue as the cold snap moves through the region.<\/p>\n
Charlotte Mulder was out in the middle of a live cross when snowflakes made an appearance during a live cross from the Port Hills. (Source: Breakfast)<\/p>\n
A heavy swell warning is in place for the coast of the Wairarapa, with waves rising up to 6m this morning. Cook Strait travellers faced disruption as a result, with Interislander sailings cancelled for Tuesday and Bluebridge also cancelling several sailings for Tuesday and Wednesday.<\/p>\n