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.
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 recorded snowfalls of around 20cm. | Picture: Coronet Peak Facebook
Enough snow for a snowball fight at Cadrona Alpine Resort. | Picture: Cadrona Alpine Resort FacebookSnow 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
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