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10/06/2025

UPDATE 1:30PM HAS NOW REOPENED :-)

South Canterbury State Highways - SH8 Closed Fairlie to Twizel - Significant Ice

Snow was manageable overnight, however there has been significant ice formation between Burkes Pass, Tekapo and Lake Pukaki this morning.

The winter maintenance morning shift have been out gritting since 4am, however some heavier vehicles have got stuck around burkes pass and the decision was made to close SH8 until vehicles are cleared and the temperatures start to head in the right direction.

Crews are still spreading grit and working hard to break up the ice, but It’s likely to be a few more hours before we can open the full route between Fairlie and Twizel up to traffic.

Pic SH8 Burkes Pass

07/06/2025

ROAD UPDATE: Two areas of State Highway in the South Island’s Mackenzie Country that had been affected by snow will close again tonight from 6pm due to the ongoing risk.

State Highway 8 between Twizel and Fairlie, and State Highway 80 between Lake Pukaki and Aoraki/ Mount Cook, will remain closed until tomorrow morning. The decision to close these roads again is based on more snow flurries expected overnight, and this combined with snow melt and freezing temperatures will likely mean extremely icy conditions.

It also means crews can continue working on the roads, breaking up ice and spreading grit. Decisions will be made in the morning about when to reopen.



Other South Island highways that had been closed by snow this morning are now open, but motorists are encouraged to avoid travel if they can while the risk from snow and ice remains.

06/06/2025

⚠️Snow fell to low levels overnight, we saw over 40cm in Tekapo and snow drifts of up to 1m in places.

Areas of surface flooding closer to the coast, rain easing to showers Saturday this morning and forecast to clear by midday. Watch for possible patches of ice in low lying shaded areas and bridge decks.

SH08 Fairlie to Tekapo (Burkes Pass) – CLOSED. SNOW / ICE. Narrow road widths due to deep snow windrows in areas, stranded vehicles need to be cleared. May not see opening until later today.

SH08 Tekapo to Twizel – CLOSED. SNOW / ICE. Crews working on road surface to be able to open later this morning.

SH80 Mt Cook Hwy – CLOSED. SNOW / ICE. Heavy falls Mt Cook Village, less around the lake, road being assessed and hope to open within next few hours.

05/06/2025

⚠️ Snow on the Way – Heavy Snow Warning (Orange) ⚠️

When: Friday 6 June, from 12 noon to midnight (12 hours)
Where: inland Canterbury, south of the Rangitata River and Central Otago
What to Expect:

10 to 20 cm of snow above 500 metres
Lighter snow possible down to 300 metres
A low chance this could be upgraded to a Red Warning
Potential Impacts:
Disrupted travel
Damage to trees and powerlines
Cold stress for livestock
Prepare Now:
Have snow chains, sleeping bags, warm clothing, and emergency supplies on hand
If you must travel, drive with caution

Be ready for cold temperatures and potential power outages

05/06/2025

⚠️ Snow on the Way – Heavy Snow Warning (Orange) ⚠️

When: Friday 6 June, from 12 noon to midnight (12 hours)
Where: Canterbury, south of the Rangitata River and Central Otago
What to Expect:

10 to 20 cm of snow above 500 metres

Lighter snow possible down to 300 metres

A low chance this could be upgraded to a Red Warning
Potential Impacts:
Disrupted travel
Damage to trees and powerlines
Cold stress for livestock
Prepare Now:

Have snow chains, sleeping bags, warm clothing, and emergency supplies on hand

If you must travel, drive with caution

Be ready for cold temperatures and potential power outages

04/06/2025

Snow Update

⚠️ Snow Weather Update ❄️ - 3AM

⛔️ SH8 Lake Pukaki to Fairlie has closed
Including SH80 to Mount Cook.

❄️ This first cold blast is gradually easing with snow to ease later in the morning and become fine.

❄️ We are watching another cold period on Friday with more details to come.

🥶 Cold day time temperatures and freezing nights looks to be the theme for the next week

📸 Glen Cottle
❄️ Lake Tekapo

03/05/2025

30/04/2025

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30/04/2025

Winter has come early to Tekapo

Winter has come early some would say. This morning we have woken up to a blanket of snow

29/04/2025

🌧️❄️ Rain and Snow on the Way!
MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Watch for parts of Canterbury, and it’s one to keep an eye on.

🟡 Watch Details:
Period: 39 hours — from 3am Wednesday, 30 April to 6pm Thursday, 1 May
Area: Canterbury south of Amberley and north of Timaru, including Christchurch (but excluding Banks Peninsula)
Forecast: Heavy rain, with amounts possibly approaching warning criteria. Snow levels gradually lowering to 700 metres by Wednesday night.
There's a moderate chance this Watch will be upgraded to a full Warning.

📊 Here's a look at the model line for 11pm, Wednesday 30 April — showing how things are shaping up.

Stay tuned for updates, check your travel plans, and take extra care on alpine roads.

20/04/2025

Sun Apr 20 2025 9:48PM
Magnitude: 3.3 Depth: 12 km
10 km south of Timaru

15/04/2025

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