[PHOTOS] Southern Alps, New Zealand, Report: Winter Whaps Back!

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Ohau Snowfields; reopenable???  | Photo: Ohau Media

Report from 28 October, 2025

New Zealand’s Southern Alps are glowing mid-winter white.

A major overnight snowstorm ‘whapped’ more than a foot of fresh to low elevation.

The surprise powder refresh has absolutely added dazzle to almost-summer.

Photos

Late Spring, dressed like Mid Winter. Photo: P.M.Fadden
Barely time to baton the hatches the night before. | Photo: P.M.Fadden/SnowBrains
Intense, sustained snowfall to street level is rare during winter, let alone late spring. | Photo: P.M.Fadden/SnowBrains
All eyes on Ohau’s webcams the morning after. | Photo: Ohau Media
Mackenzie Highcountry, New Zealand; wonderful whichever the season. | Photo: P.M.Fadden/SnowBrains
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