Photo: MetServiceThe Crown Range and Milford Road remain closed after heavy rain and snow. A spokesman for Queenstown Lakes District Council said the Crown Range would remained closed this morning. "Contractors are working to move abandoned vehicles to safer places off the road and are continuing to clear snow that is falling on the road. LEWIS PASS (SH7)Snow showers were likely on the Lewis Pass from 11am today until tomorrow morning. HAAST PASS (SH6)Snow flurries were possible near the summit of the road from 8am until 4pm today.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 16, 2021 20:41 UTC