Temperatures to drop as cold southerly front moves north

Thursday 15 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 15 Oct, 6:57am

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A cold southerly flow is expected to cause temperatures to plummet by as much as 16C. MetService has issued watches for heavy rain and snow, with snow possible on South Island highways and the Desert Road.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 15 Oct, 5:00am

   MetService forecast: Temperatures set to plunge as southerly arrives, snow possible on highways (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 15 Oct, 6:57am

   Heavy rain and snow watches issued as spring cold front sweeps south (opens in new tab)