Road snowfall warnings in North and South islands

Home / New ZealandNZ Herald16 Aug, 2026 12:07 AM2 mins to readCaution is being urged when snow is present. Photo / NZTACaution is being urged when snow is present. Photo / NZTARoad snowfall warnings are in place in both the central South and North islands this morning.New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi urged motorists to be cautious when travelling through areas where snow and ice are present.

MetService has a road snowfall warning in place at the Lewis Pass

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Road snowfall warnings in North and South islands

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