Early morning Wednesday will have light snowfall that will clear up in the Southern Lakes, making way for a brighter day as clouds disperse. The cloud will clear for up for a sunny day on Thrusday, but brace for very cold easterly winds!

In Canterbury, snow continues to reach down to about 300m, impacting some roads and towns. The snow will clear most ski fields Thursday morning with an additional 10-15cm expected, but they'll persist into the night for Mt Lyford in the north, where about 30-40cm more should accumulate. Icy southeast winds across the South Island will gradually diminish.

Throughout next week, expect a few light snow showers brought on by a series of minor storms, likely favouring the Southern Lakes region. Additionally, strong west-to-southwest winds are anticipated to start from next Wednesday and could persist for several days.