Severe weather warning for Marlborough - heavy snow and gales
A trough of low pressure moves east across central and northern New Zealand today, spreading a strong cold southerly flow across the country. Snow is expected to low levels over many parts of central and southern New Zealand, and severe gale southerlies for parts of central New Zealand.
Heavy snow may disrupt travel in affected areas and could damage trees and powerlines. Cold conditions may cause stress for livestock.
Valid: 13 hours from 11:00am Friday to 12:00am Saturday
Forecast: Snow is expected to lower to about 300 metres this (Friday) morning. During today, 15 to 30cm of snow may accumulate above about 500 metres with lesser amounts down to 300 metres. The snow is likely to be heaviest around midday and early this afternoon, then the snow should gradually ease.
Forecast: Severe gale southerlies gusting 120 km/h in exposed places.
Poll: Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?
Just a bit of a fun poll to get you thinking.
If you had to live out your Christmas days, would you prefer it was a summer Christmas or a winter Christmas?
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63.3% Summer
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35.4% Winter
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
New Year, New Questions You Won’t Solve!
I get smaller every time I take a bath.
What am I?
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Share your summer photos! 📷
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