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South Island snowfall - September 17 2018

Heavy rain warnings and snowfall is disrupting travel and damaging powerlines as the South Island braces for another cold blitz.
 

Crews work to restore power to homes and businesses in Queenstown this morning. Supplied/Elle McCammon

Cardrona Alpine Resort has shut for the day after experiencing what they call 'the largest single snowfall of winter 2018'. Supplied/Cardrona Alpine Resort

Cardrona Alpine Resort was also experiencing difficulties getting a handle on the snowfall this morning. Supplied/Cardrona Alpine Resort

The Crown Ranges turned into a sheet of white this morning after heavy snowfall overnight. RNZ/Tess Brunton

Several cars have been reportedly stranded at the top of the Crown Ranges in Queenstown after heavy snowfall. RNZ/Tess Brunton

Stock out in the field after snowfall overnight in Fairfield, Southland. Supplied / Pete Van Berkel

Stock out in the field after snowfall overnight in Fairfield, Southland. Supplied / Pete Van Berkel

Stock out in the field after snowfall overnight in Fairfield, Southland. Supplied / Pete Van Berkel

Stock out in the field after snowfall overnight in Fairfield, Southland. Supplied / Pete Van Berkel

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