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Press Release – NZTAWinter still has some bite left, with potentially hazardous snowfalls expected through the central South Island from this afternoon, and road users are being urged to plan ahead and travel. . .
Press Release – NZTAWinter still has some bite left, with potentially hazardous snowfalls expected through the central South Island from this afternoon, and road users are being urged to plan ahead and travel with care. MetService has a number of road snowfall warnings in …Winter still has some bite left, with potentially hazardous snowfalls expected through the central South Island from this afternoon, and road users are being urged to plan ahead and travel with care. MetService has a number of road snowfall warnings in place, with the biggest impact expected to be inland Canterbury affecting State Highways 73 and 7:Lewis Pass (State Highway 7) – up to 5cm accumulating down to 400m elevation, from 9pm tonight, and light snow or sleety showers into Sunday. Arthur’s Pass (State Highway 73) – up to 5cm about the summit from 6pm tonight. Porters Pass (State Highway 73) – up to 15cm accumulating about the summit from 6pm tonight, and light snow showers through to Sunday evening. Lindis Pass (State Highway 8) – up to 2cm accumulating at times above 800m from noon today. Crown Range Road – 1cm may accumulate at times above 800m through today. Road users are encouraged to check the weather conditions, and the status of the state highways at theJourney Plannersite, before travelling, especially inland and via alpine passes. In winter driving conditions where traction is affected, motorists are urged to reduce their speeds, increase their following distances, avoid sudden braking or turning movements and to stay as visible as possible. Carrying warm clothing, food and water is also recommended in case of travel delays or detours. New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and its contractors will be monitoring the state highways and will be ready to clear snow from the roads, and to close or restrict travel on the highways where necessary. Following the snow, icy conditions are expected in many places from tomorrow as freezing conditions persist. People are urged to take extra care, especially driving in sheltered areas and when travelling late at night or early mornings when ice is most likely to form. Content Sourced fromscoop. co. nzOriginal url