New Zealand Daily Snow

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By Mike O'Connor, Meteorologist Posted 16 days ago October 1, 2024

Foreast More Favourable with Snow for Southern Lakes & Canterbury

Summary

A low-pressure system will bring heavy rain and strong winds to New Zealand on Wednesday and Thursday, with cold southerlies turning it to snow in the lower South Island. Snowfall of 15-30+ cm is possible for the Southern Lakes, and 5-15 cm for Mt Hutt and Craigieburn, though confidence is low. Conditions will turn back to rain by Thursday and ease as the low weakens on Friday and Saturday.

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Mike O'Connor

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Mike O'Connor is a Meteorologist based in New Zealand. Mike previously worked at the New Zealand MetService for 10 years and has been doing contract forecasting ever since.

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