Road snowfall warnings issued across New Zealand

Sunday 16 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 16 Aug, 12:07pm

In this story MetService, NZ Transport Agency

NZTA and MetService have issued road snowfall warnings for parts of both the North and South Islands. Motorists are being urged to take caution on alpine routes due to snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. Heavy rain watches are also in place for the Wairoa District.

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1. StuffSun 16 Aug, 8:04am

   Winter chill brings strong winds and road snowfall warnings across NZ (opens in new tab)

2. The PressSun 16 Aug, 11:26am

   Motorists urged to take care on snowy South Island highways (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldSun 16 Aug, 12:07pm

   Weather: Road snowfall warnings in place across three South Island areas (opens in new tab)