Winter polar blast closes Central Otago highways, brings heavy snow
A polar blast closed two Central Otago state highways on Saturday while delivering up to 40 centimetres of snow.
A winter polar blast swept across Central Otago on Saturday, forcing the closure of two state highways due to dangerous conditions. The severe weather delivered significant snowfall, with some areas receiving up to 40 centimetres. The wintry conditions created hazardous road situations across the region.
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A wintry blast closed two Central Otago state highways on Saturday but delivered up to 40 centimetres of fresh snow.