South Island in Snowstorm Alert | Auckland News

A brutal cold snap is slamming the South Island, with snow falling as low as coastal areas and major highways like SH1 and SH87 shut down. Forecasters warn Thursday could be the coldest day of the year, with frigid Antarctic air bringing icy roads and travel chaos — including cancelled ferry services. Mount Cook leads the chill at -2.3°C, while places like Hamilton may hit -5°C and Whitianga -3°C. Stay alert: this freeze is here to stay. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ccb8d72276ef0385