Cold weather and snow forecast for parts of New Zealand

Friday 8 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 8 Aug 2025, 1:05pm

In this story MetService

A series of cold fronts will bring dropping temperatures, rain, and wind to various regions this weekend. Snow is forecast for the State Highway 1 Desert Road and may affect South Island pass roads. MetService indicates that widespread frosts are expected to return.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldFri 8 Aug 2025, 11:33am

   Cold, blustery weekend for Whanganui, snow forecast for State Highway 1 Desert Road (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 8 Aug 2025, 11:34am

   Weekend weather: Temperatures to plummet as South Island skiers hold out for snow (opens in new tab)

3. The PressFri 8 Aug 2025, 1:05pm

   Cold temperatures, rain and snow bring winter feel back (opens in new tab)