More snow on the way for South, chance of Dunedin being hit
Meteorologists in New Zealand are warning of a polar blast expected to bring sub-zero temperatures and potential snowfall to Dunedin and surrounding areas. The weather system is expected to move across the South Island late in the week.
Why it matters
Severe weather events impact local infrastructure, transportation safety, and agricultural planning in the Otago and Southland regions.
OTAGO DAILY TIMES / OTAGO IMAGESVehicles drive in icy conditions on State Highway 1, between Dunedin and Waitati, following snow. Photo: Gerard O'Brien Dunedin may get its first solid snowfall later this week, brought by another polar blast from the Southern Ocean. Temperatures are forecast to reach the mid-teens on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, as strong northwesterlies hit the South Island. However, it was a cold start for many on Tuesday, with sub-zero temperatures in much of inland Otago, and warnings for motorists to take care on roads. MetService meteorologist Devlin Lynden said the northwesterlies would strengthen as the week progressed, before swinging around to the southwest later on Thursday, ahead of a front which would bring heavy rain to the western South Island. Expect another frosty morning on Tuesday, especially for inland and sheltered areas of both islands.
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