Heavy rain and snow expected across South Island

Wednesday 2 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 2 Jul 2025, 1:02pm

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, MetService, NZ Transport Agency, Tim King

MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for Dunedin and North Otago, with periods of heavy rain expected tomorrow afternoon. A heavy snow watch is also in place for Central Otago and the Queenstown Lakes District. Meanwhile, Nelson and Tasman prepare for more rain following recent flooding.

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1. Otago Daily TimesWed 2 Jul 2025, 10:23am

   Dunedin in line for another drenching; snow for parts of South (opens in new tab)

2. The PressWed 2 Jul 2025, 1:02pm

   Rain to pelt South Island, heavy snow watch for some areas (opens in new tab)