WeatherWatchNZ's Philip Duncan says conditions are ripe for New Zealand to receive its first wintry blast of the year next weekend. Video / WeatherWatchNZBrace yourselves for the big chill - weather experts are forecasting the "first proper winter blast of 2022" to hit the country this coming weekend. "Conditions are likely to cool significantly over the South Island with snow expected in many mountain areas, especially on Friday," it noted. "Note that this is likely to be the first heavy snow of the season in these areas and snow may lower to levels where it can cause stress to livestock." "In recent days Tasmania, Victoria and NSW have all had snow events on the mountains and ranges with snow levels as low as 300m," he said.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 06, 2022 15:44 UTC