19 May 2022

Winter blast set to hit NZ

From Morning Report, 7:27 am on 19 May 2022

A wintry blast will hit the country today bringing with it rain, gales and possibly snow. Orange warnings for heavy rain are in place for parts of the Bay of Plenty, Westland and Fiordland.

Snowfall could affect people travelling along the Crown Range Road and Milford Road over the next couple of days.

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NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino spoke to Corin Dann.