More than 1400 properties are set to be without power in the Wakatipu area overnight after heavy snowfalls knocked down powerlines.
Aurora Energy says extreme weather conditions and difficulty of access is hampering restoration of power to affected customers, but power has been restored to more than 3000 customers during the course of the day.
Power remains out for 1436 people after heavy snowfall and the company says affected customers should prepare to be without power overnight.
Areas affected are Fernhill, Lake Hayes and Gibbston Valley, Speargrass Flat and Lower Shotover, Glenorchy, Dalefield and Queenstown's Littles Road.
Line crews are working hard to restore power in challenging conditions as off road conditions are treacherous and tracks are hidden and very slippery, an Aurora spokesperson said this evening.
Crews are still on site at Arrowtown, Dalefield, Queenstown and Frankton to repair faults caused by snow-load on trees and branches.
The safety of the public and line crews is of utmost importance at all times, the spokesperson said.
The public is being reminded to keep well clear of fallen power lines or damaged electrical equipment and treat them as live at all times.
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