[PHOTOS] Winter Arrives Early in New Zealand

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Heavy snow falls reached the south island of New Zealand, with snow falling to around 400m (1312ft) on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. State Highway 94 was closed on Wednesday evening at Mount Hamilton, between The Key and Centre Hill, but reopened again at 10:15 p.m. It is still recommended to carry snow chains in the area.

New Zealand
Temporary road closures were in force on Wednesday evening. | Picture: New Zealand Transport Agency Website
Ski resorts near Queenstown received between 20-50cm (8-20 inches) of snow. New Zealand’s south island is home to many spectacular ski resorts, such as The Remarkables, Coronet Peak and Cadrona

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Coronet Peak
Coronet Peak recorded snowfalls of around 20cm. | Picture: Coronet Peak Facebook

 

Cadrona
Enough snow for a snowball fight at Cadrona Alpine Resort. | Picture: Cadrona Alpine Resort Facebook
Otago
Snow falling at sea level on the Dunedin to Waitati Highway, causing traffic disruptions.| Picture: Otago Weather Updates Instagram Account

 

Webcam from NZ Transport Agency | Picture: via Canterbury Weather Updates Facebook

 

| Picture: Canterbury Weather Updates

 

Webcam Hamilton Peak | Picture: via Canterbury Weather Updates

 

Webcam Porters | Picture: Canterbury Weather Updates

 

The Remarkables
The Remarkables covered in early May snow. | Picture: Donna Saldat via Otago Weather Updates Facebook

 

Coronet Peak Top Station Webcam | Picture: Queenstown Webcam

 

Kepler Track Fjordland National Park. | Picture: Queenstown Webcam

 

Mt Cheeseman Webcam

 

Harris Saddle Webcam | Picture: Queenstown Webcam
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