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Freezing weather sees snow, ice coat Wellington roads

June 29, 2021

Freezing conditions in the area have seen a dusting of white powder overnight. (Source: Other)

Freezing conditions in Wellington overnight and this morning have coated parts of the region in snow. 

Roads in the suburb of Johnsonville was completely coated in white this morning. 

Meanwhile, State Highway 1 from Tawa South to Ngauranga is covered in ice and sleet.

There is a heavy snow watch for the Remutaka Ranges near Wellington until 4pm today. 

It follows heavy hail and thunder at about 2am in Wellington city.

Snow is forecast to lower to 300 metres in the area. Snow accumulations may approach warning criteria above 600 metres.

Motorists are being urged to drive to the conditions. A full list of road closures and warnings can be found on the Waka Kotahi NZTA website .


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