Summer snow falls on Mt Hutt following cold southerlies

Monday 27 January 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 27 Jan 2025, 5:03pm

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Snow has fallen on Mt Hutt as cold southerly winds move across the South Island. Temperatures in some areas have dropped by four degrees, with Gore reaching a maximum of 15C. Meteorologists described the summer snow as unusual.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 27 Jan 2025, 1:38pm

   Summer snow on Mt Hutt as cold southerlies hit South Island (opens in new tab)

2. The PressMon 27 Jan 2025, 5:03pm

   Summer snow hits Mt Hutt (opens in new tab)