Snow warnings for South Island alpine passes

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
Jun 29, 2020 |

Lewis Pass (SH7)
A period of snow showers is expected from late Tuesday to early Wednesday.

From 9pm Tuesday to 6am Wednesday, 1 to 2cm of snow may settle near the summit of the road, with lesser amounts to 600 metres.

Arthur’s Pass (SH73)
Snow showers are likely from Tuesday evening to Wednesday morning. From 9pm Tuesday to 9am Wednesday, 1 to 2cm of snow may settle near the summit of the road, with lesser amounts to 600 metres.

Porters Pass (SH73)
Snow showers are expected from Tuesday evening to Wednesday morning. From 9pm Tuesday to 9am Wednesday, 4 to 8cm of snow may settle near the summit of the road, with lesser amounts to 600 metres.

Lindis Pass (SH8)
Snow showers are expected during Tuesday afternoon. From 2pm to 6pm Tuesday, 1cm or less of snow may settle on the road above 800 metres.

Crown Range Road
Snow showers are expected during Tuesday afternoon. From 2pm to 6pm Tuesday, 1 or 2cm of snow may settle near the summit of the road, with lesser amounts to 800 metres.

Source: Metservice

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch

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