If last weekend was cold down south, it's set to get even chillier this weekend. The South Island can expect temperatures as low as -15 degrees Celsius this weekend. A strong high pressure system, combined with clear skies and long nights mean temperatures could drop as low as -15C. The long nights will help to facilitate the cold temperatures, he said. With cold temperatures comes a risk of black ice and Brandolino says people need to take particular care when driving on back roads and country roads.

Source: Stuff June 08, 2020 23:03 UTC