Roads are reopening in Canterbury this afternoon after heavy weather forced several closures on key highways in the region. SH73 through Arthur's Pass reopened around 2pm and SH7, the Lewis Pass, reopened around 3pm after heavy snowfalls kept both closed this morning. MetService is warning of heavy rain due on the Kaikōura Coast, along with gale southerlies. Heavy snow is also expected in the area north of Mt Cook and about the Kaikōura ranges above 400 metres. Many South Island roads have had snow or are getting affected by heavy rain.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 01, 2019 02:37 UTC