New storm heads for Wellington, snow warning for passesSUPPLIED A truck driver negotiates a flooded motorway north of Wellington on Tuesday. And drivers heading across the South Island's mountain passes are facing the possibility of snow. MetService Meteorologist Mariken van Laanen said a southerly change was expected in Wellington by midday Thursday, with gale-force winds forecast. SNOW WARNING FOR ROADSA snow warning has been issued for the South Island's main mountain passes, affecting the remaining open road between Christchurch and Picton. Nelson is headed for 18C, with showers turning to afternoon rain, which could be heavy.

Source: Stuff November 15, 2016 19:18 UTC