Heavy rain, gales and snow forecast for parts of New Zealand

Saturday 22 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 22 Aug, 12:34pm

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A series of fronts moving across the country is expected to bring heavy rain, severe gales, and snow this weekend. Warnings have been issued for the South and lower North Islands, with snow forecast for higher South Island roads on Sunday.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 22 Aug, 5:00am

   Weather forecast: Weekend cold front to bring heavy rain, severe gales and snow (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSat 22 Aug, 8:14am

   Heavy rain,120km/h gales and snow forecast for parts of NZ this weekend (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsSat 22 Aug, 12:34pm

   New and upgraded weather warnings as fronts bring wind and rain (opens in new tab)