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MetService - Severe Weather & Road Snowfall Warnings

Published: Tue 4 Jul 2017 11:00 AM
• UPDATED: Lindis Pass (SH 8) - Further snow showers are possible into the afternoon, and 1 to 2cm of snow could accumulate near the summit, especially around noon and early afternoon.
• UPDATED: Milford Road (SH 94) – Snow fall warning now lifted.
• UPDATED: Dunedin to Waitati Highway (SH 1) - Occasional snow showers are likely to affect the summit of the road into the afternoon. Until 4pm, 1 to 2cm of snow may accumulate on the road above 300 metres. However, there remains a low chance of heavier snowfalls between about 10am and 3pm Tuesday when up to 5cm of snow could accumulate.
State Highways - Warnings & Closures
• SH85 Kyeburn to Palmerston – Snow and Ice – Closed to towing vehicles.
• SH94 Hollyford Valley Rd Intersection to Chasm Stream Bridge – Snow and Ice – Closed to towing vehicles.
• SH6 Gibbston to Frankton – Ice – Road users are advised to take extra care.
• RESOLVED: SH6 Kingston to Frankton – Ice – Road is clear.
• SH85 Ranfurly to Alexandra – Snow – Due to winter driving conditions, road users are advised to take extra care.
• SH8 Lindis Pass – Snow – Due to winter driving conditions, road users are advised to take extra care.
• SH93 Clinton to Mataura – Snow – Due to winter driving conditions, Road users are advised to take extra care.
• SH8 Twizel to Fairlie – Snow and Ice – Vehicle Restrictions have been lifted. Road users are advised to take extra care.
• SH80 – Aoraki Mt Cook to Ben Ohau – Snow and Ice – Winter driving conditions, road users are advised to take extra care.
• SH1 Hundalee to Kaikoura – Slips - The road closure south of Kaikoura between Pekata and Goose Bay is closed.
Stay up to date on the NZ Transport Agency’s traffic information map webpage. This page shows all incidents, area warnings and road works on the New Zealand State Highway netwok.
With winter driving conditions we ask motorists to check out the NZ transport Agencies Winter Journeyswebpage. This page has a range of helpful advice and travel tips to help ensure safe and comfy travel this winter.
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