Metservice has issued a heavy Snow Watch for North Canterbury high country and the foothills north of the Rangitata River
Period: 26hrs from 10am Tue, 30 Jul – noon Wed, 31 Jul
Rain is expected to gradually turn to snow above 300 metres during Tuesday where heavy snowfall is possible. Amounts may approach warning criteria. Moderate chance of upgrading to a Warning.
Road Snowfall Warning
Lewis Pass (SH7)
Period: 11hrs from noon – 11pm Tue, 30 Jul
Forecast: Expect 5 to 10 cm of snow to settle on the road near the summit, with lesser amounts down to 600 metres.
Arthur’s Pass (SH73)
Period: 12hrs from 3pm Tue, 30 Jul – 3am Wed, 31 Jul
Forecast: Expect 5 to 10 cm of snow to settle on the road above near the summit, with lesser amounts down to 500 metres.
Porters Pass (SH73)
Period: 23hrs from noon Tue, 30 Jul – 11am Wed, 31 Jul
Forecast: Expect 40 to 60 cm of snow to settle on the road above 800 metres, with lesser amounts down to 500 metres.
Lindis Pass (SH8)
Period: 17hrs from 9pm Mon, 29 Jul – 2pm Tue, 30 Jul
Forecast: Expect 4 to 8 cm of snow to settle on the road near the summit, with lesser amounts down to 500 metres.
Crown Range Road
Period: 14hrs from 9pm Mon, 29 Jul – 11am Tue, 30 Jul
Forecast: Expect 6 to 12 cm of snow to settle on the road near the summit, with lesser amounts down to 500 metres.
Milford Road (SH94)
Period: 25hrs from 10pm Mon, 29 Jul – 11pm Tue, 30 Jul
Forecast: Expect 2 to 5 cm of snow near the tunnel, with lesser amounts down to 500 metres.
