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Heavy snow closes highways, triggers severe avalanche warnings in South Island

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Heavy snow closes highways, triggers severe avalanche warnings in South Island
RNZ
RNZ3 hrs ago
Heavy snow closes highways, triggers severe avalanche warnings in South Island
Severe weather conditions have forced the closure of highways, with motorists urged to reconsider travel.
Stuff
Stuff7 hrs ago
Snow, avalanche threat closes highways across South Island
The road to Milford Sound remains closed because of avalanche risk as heavy snow blankets alpine highways, with up to 25cm falling on parts of SH73.
NZ Herald
NZ Herald🏁 first to report14 hrs ago
Weather: Snow closes roads as significant winter storm hits South Island
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