Snow has hit parts of the South Island, bringing ski fields a much-needed top-up.
The Crown Range has had quite a dusting overnight, and motorists are advised to take care. There is a snow warning in place for Arthur's Pass, Lindis Pass, Porters Pass and Lewis Pass. Chains should be carried if travelling in these areas.
The Crown Range (Jeff Aldridge)
Tekapo township had a sprinkling of snow which started around lunchtime, but has since eased.
The Church of the Good Shepherd in the distance at Tekapo (Emma Cropper)
Treble Cone reported 17cm at the base, and while the mountain remains closed because of the weather, it should keep skiers happy once the chairlifts are up and running.
Treble Cone (Facebook)
Roundhill ski area near Tekapo has been treated to some powder as well. Manager Simon Murrell says high winds and rain on Wednesday "wasn't great", but he's woken up to some fresh snowfall, giving them a 30cm base with help from the snowmakers.
"It's excellent," he says. "It's great to see the snow returning… and the conditions improving each day."
Roundhill ski area (Emma Cropper / Newshub.)
Early snow in May meant the ski field had been ready, but a dry patch put it back to square one - until now.
The snow is expected to last all of Thursday and into Friday.
"We've got wide-open trails here when we're open and not as many people skiing here as we'd like, so come on up," Mr Murrell says.
Snow coming thick and fast at Roundhill Ski Area (Emma Cropper)
The Remarkables ski area is getting some of the white stuff as well, but at a chilly -4degC people heading there are advised to wrap up warmly.
Mother Nature has finally turned it on for Cardrona, with 15 to 20cm of fresh snow in the last 24 hours - and it doesn't look like it will stop anytime soon.
Cardrona ski field (Supplied)
The front, which was moving up the country yesterday, has left the West Coast feeling soggy, with surface flooding between Haast and Whataroa.
Canterbury is being tormented by strong winds, particularly in Methven, Darfield and Arthur's Pass. There is also a high winds warning along SH1 from Kaikoura to Blenheim. High-sided vehicles should drive with care.
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