NZTA urges motorists to prepare as cold conditions threaten travel.
Home / New ZealandNZ Herald24 Aug, 2026 01:07 AM2 mins to readMetService morning weather update: August 24, 2026. Video / MetServiceA “significant winter storm” could wreak havoc on New Zealand roads, with it expected to reach the country midweek.NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) has put out advanced warning to motorists in the South Island about potential disruption from heavy snowfall and rain.
MetService has predicted the storm will
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Heavy rain and snow are forecast as a low-pressure system reaches New Zealand.
Snow may fall to low levels across parts of the South Island overnight.
Snow could fall to 200m in the South Island, disrupting travel.
A 36-hour heavy rain watch is in place as a significant winter storm bears down.
Up to 25cm of snow is forecast near the summit of Porters Pass by tomorrow.
Central North Island warnings last until the early hours of Monday morning.
