Snow began to settle on the summit of the Crown Range from about 10am today and chains were needed. More snow was expected on the Crown Range from about 10am today. In Central Otago, snow was settling in Maniototo, the Ida Valley and St Bathans areas and caution was advised, a spokesman for the Central Otago District Council said mid-afternoon. Snow may lower to 400 metres, with heavy snow expected above 700 metres. Crown Range RoadFrom 11am until 2pm: 5 to 10cm of snow (or more) may settle on the road near the summit on Sunday, with lesser amounts to 500 metres.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 04, 2023 01:15 UTC