Heavy rain and possible snow are set to hit parts of central New Zealand as a large trough moves across the country today and Monday.
Metservice said the system would bring heavy rain to many areas, while snow could also effect mountain passes of the South Island.
"Please keep up to date with the latest forecasts," the forecaster said.
Orange heavy rain warnings were in place for the Tararua Range from tonight, as well as the Grey and Buller Districts and Nelson Lakes from today.
The wet start to spring comes as the Tararua District is prepping for the El Niño season, with residents being urged to get ready for strong wind events, wildfires and an increased risk of flooding.
Heavy rain watches were also in place across a wide stretch of central New Zealand today and Monday, including Taranaki about and north of Taranaki Maunga, The Ruahine Range, Tasman District west of Takaka, the south and east of Wellington and Wairarapa away from the Tararua Range.
The Canterbury High Country north of Mt Cook, southwestern Marlborough and the ranges of Westland north of Mt Cook National Park were also under watches.
Road snowfall warnings were in place for Lewis Pass (SH7), Arthur's Pass (SH73), Porters Pass (SH73), Lindis Pass (SH8) and Crown Range Road.
Full list of weather warnings and watches
Heavy Rain Warning - Orange
The Tararua Range - 22 hours from 5pm Sunday to 3pm Monday
The Grey and Buller Districts and Nelson Lakes - 16 hours from 9am Sunday to 1am Monday
Heavy Rain Watch
Taranaki, about and north of Taranaki Maunga - 16 hours from 6pm Sunday to 10am Monday
The Ruahine Range - 18 hours from 3am to 9pm Monday
Tasman District west of Takaka - 18 hours from 9am Sunday to 3am Monday
South and east of Wellington, and Wairarapa away from the Tararua Range - 15 hours from 11pm Sunday to 2pm Moday
Canterbury High Country north of Mt Cook, and southwestern Marlborough - 19 hours from 9am Sunday to 4am Monday
Ranges of Westland north of Mt Cook National Park - 13 hours from 9am to 10pm Sunday
Road Snowfall Warning
Lewis Pass (SH7) - 7 hours from 2am to 9am Monday
Arthur's Pass (SH73) - 7 hours from 9pm Sunday to 4am Monday
Porter's Pass (SH73) - 9 hours from 9pm Sunday to 6am Monday
Lindis Pass (SH8) - 5 hours from 11am to 4pm Sunday
Crown Range Road - 5 hours from 11am to 4pm Sunday
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