Cold snap to bring freezing temperatures and swells across New Zealand

Monday 3 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 3 Aug, 7:14am

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Southern Ocean air is expected to bring a significant cold snap to New Zealand early this week. The system is forecast to bring snow to low levels in the south, large swells in the Cook Strait, and potential frosts as far north as Northland.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 3 Aug, 5:00am

   Weather: Cold snap to send temperatures plunging across New Zealand this week (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 3 Aug, 7:14am

   Cook Strait warning as cold front brings swells, freezing temps across NZ (opens in new tab)