Metservice has issued a Road Snowfall Warning for the Lindis Pass.

There is also a Heavy Snow Watch in force for the Canterbury High Country south of the Rangitata River, including Southern Lakes, and Central Otago north of Alexandra

A front is expected to move northwards over the southern half of the South Island during Saturday, bringing snow inland. The front may stall for a time, producing heavy snow in some places. However, there is uncertainty about where this may occur.

MetService Road Snowfall Warning for Lindis Pass (SH8)

Issued at 11:14am Fri 17 May 2024

Lindis Pass (SH8)

Valid: 22 hours from 12:00pm Sat 18 May to 10:00am Sun 19 May

Forecast: 10 - 20 cm of snow could accumulate near the summit with lesser amounts to 300 metres.

Area: Canterbury High Country south of the Rangitata River

Period: 21hrs from 3pm Sat, 18 May - noon Sun, 19 May

Forecast: Heavy snowfall is possible above 500 metres where amounts may approach, or even exceed, warning criteria.

Area: Southern Lakes, and Central Otago north of Alexandra

Period: 24hrs from 6am Sat, 18 May - 6am Sun, 19 May

Forecast: Heavy snowfall is possible above 600 metres where amounts may approach, or even exceed, warning criteria.

Issued: 9:37am Fri, 17 May



Stay up to date with the forecasts in case changes are made, or watches are upgraded to warnings.