Weather warnings are proving no deterrent for some tourists as a white blanket falls across much of the South Island. Clearing the snow on Burkes Pass, in South Canterbury. MetService forecast heavy snow for the region until 6.00pm. ADVERTISEMENTAn orange heavy snow warning has been issued for Fiordland until 3pm on Saturday, and Clutha and Southland until 4pm. A heavy snow watch is in place for Central Otago and the Queenstown Lakes District into Saturday evening.

Source: Stuff June 11, 2022 12:43 UTC