The Crown Range this morning. Photo: MetServiceThe Crown Range and Milford Road remain closed and there are vehicle restrictions on SH 73 (Springfield to Arthur's Pass) after heavy rain and snow. A cold front for the first half of the week was forecast to bring snow, rain and strong winds for many parts of the South Island. Snow was set to affect nearly all alpine and high roads in the South Island, including the Crown Range, linking Queenstown and Wanaka, until tomorrow, MetService advised yesterday. A spokesman for Queenstown Lakes District Council the Crown Range would remain closed this morning.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 16, 2021 21:00 UTC