After a few days that reached 20degC, parts of the South woke up to wintry conditions today - on the first day official day of spring. Snow is affecting state highways and alpine roads and extreme care is needed in some places. Danseys Pass Road is closed (from the gates past the Danseys Pass Hotel) due to snow and ice. SH 73 Springfield to Castle Hill (Porters Pass) - Snow - Chains are essential on this route and the road is now closed to towing vehicles. Drive with care - snow and ice patches exist along SH94.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 31, 2020 20:03 UTC