Snow warnings issued for South Island mountain passes

Monday 18 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 18 Aug 2025, 3:50pm

In this story MetService, NZ Transport Agency

A cold front is bringing snow down to 500 metres across parts of the South Island. MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for main mountain passes, while the Transport Agency warns motorists to prepare for potential road disruptions.

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1. The PressMon 18 Aug 2025, 8:29am

   Snow warnings for South Island passes (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 18 Aug 2025, 11:59am

   Weather: Motorists warned as snow, ice threaten South Island roads (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 18 Aug 2025, 3:50pm

   Weather: Snowfall impacts South Island roads, north braces for 100km/h gales (opens in new tab)