Although there was no heavy rain in the forecast, the cold air was ''lingering'' in inland areas. ''Those places can expect frosts and possibly black ice in some spots.'' A short, sharp cold snap overnight yesterday brought heavy rain and snow to inland Otago and Southland, forcing seven schools to close yesterday. Tapanui School, Blue Mountain College (Tapanui), Heriot School, Northern Southland College (Lumsden), Lumsden School, Mossburn School and Garston School pupils all got the day off. Blue Mountain College administrator Barbara Hanna said the Tapanui area awoke to a covering of snow after the storm.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 08, 2017 16:30 UTC