From midnight onwards, there would be scattered showers and snow would possibly lower to 500 metres, he said. Snow showers have been forecast for alpine roads over the next day as well as the Crown Range, linking Queenstown and Wanaka. From 2pm to 6pm on Tuesday, 2cm of snow may settle near the summit of the road, with lesser amounts to 800 metres. Lewis Pass (SH7)Some snow showers are expected to affect the road from Tuesday evening through Wednesday. From 2pm to 6pm, 1cm or less of snow may settle on the road above 800 metres.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 30, 2020 02:03 UTC