Freezing temperatures have been recorded in parts of the country early this morning - with some areas dipping to a near teeth-chattering -10 deg C.Weather experts in the South Island say temperatures dropped to -10 deg C at Mt Cook - while Tekapo has passed -8 deg C. Mackenzie Country Weather NZ recorded the temperatures about 6am and said Twizel was sitting at -3 deg C early on. However, it was thought the temperature could dip even lower later this morning, they said. A temperature high of 18 deg C and overnight low of 10 deg C is forecast. There will, however, be a few morning showers in the City of Sails, the MetService says. Again in the South Island, chilly conditions are also forecast in Invercargill, which is expecting a high of -4 deg C. Those in Dunedin will see a high of 0 deg C and people in Queenstown will be in for a high of -4 deg C.Much of the South Island is forecast to get a great start to the week, with sunny weather expected in most parts except for Blenheim, which is in for some rain today.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 21, 2020 21:11 UTC