Very cold southwest airflow/snow June 21-25th

Gary Roberts · Unread post by **Gary Roberts** » Thu 21/06/2007 12:07

Moderate to heavy snowfall in the Mackenzie started about 15 minutes ago.

tich · Unread post by **tich** » Thu 21/06/2007 12:14

So that's where it's gone. Sunny in Chch now, though rain is still in the forecast for today.

gllitz · Unread post by **gllitz** » Thu 21/06/2007 12:20

http://www.metservice.co.nz/default/ind ... s=warnings

Heavy snow warnings issued by MS....have fun making snowmen!!!
We want pics!!!

Fujita Phil · Unread post by **Fujita Phil** » Thu 21/06/2007 12:42

Nice Gary. Just heard its snowing in Queenstown with big dry (if you know what I mean) flakes.

Gary, it's been 3 months with no temp spikes after your suggestion on the WM-918. I'm getting another rain gauge brought over from England in Feb. The postage was horrific so someone I know is going to bring one over. Do you need a spare? I think they are 35 squids.

And now back to the weather...

Andy · Unread post by **Andy** » Thu 21/06/2007 13:54

Light snow in alexandra, dumping up in the lakes

Snowlover · Unread post by **Snowlover** » Thu 21/06/2007 14:03

NOT FAIR!!!!!

Snowlover · Unread post by **Snowlover** » Thu 21/06/2007 14:17

Looks like Arrowtown have had a bit of a dumping!!!!

http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/tmcgav ... ather.html

Open that page then go to Arrowtown live version!!!! they have a webcam there

gopolks · Unread post by **gopolks** » Thu 21/06/2007 14:18

Snowlover wrote:NOT FAIR!!!!!

hehehe.

They say if ya burn leaves, you are sacrificing them to the Snow Demons and it will snow, perhaps ya can try that.

tidd66 · Unread post by **tidd66** » Thu 21/06/2007 14:23

Just started raining in Gore sitting on 1deg seems to be coming from the northwest.

Fujita Phil · Unread post by **Fujita Phil** » Thu 21/06/2007 14:29

Which thread are we continuing?

Also light rain started in Dunedin, hovering around 3Â°C

Gary Roberts · Unread post by **Gary Roberts** » Thu 21/06/2007 14:43

Fujita Phil wrote:Which thread are we continuing?

Still snowing hard here, have a few inches lying around, no sign of easing.

I've just repaired the Lake Ohau weather station rain gauge...but I may be keen for a spare or too. Will get back to ya. The budget is looking a wee bit unhealthy right now.

kiwisk8er · Unread post by **kiwisk8er** » Thu 21/06/2007 14:43

My husband works out at invermay out in mosgiel, dunedin, he says its snowing

Andy · Unread post by **Andy** » Thu 21/06/2007 14:45

coming down thick now temp -1Â°

gopolks · Unread post by **gopolks** » Thu 21/06/2007 14:51

Andy wrote:coming down thick now temp -1Â°

I'm so jealous!

Snowlover · Unread post by **Snowlover** » Thu 21/06/2007 14:53

it just looks like this year its down south's turn for snow not canterbury. Althought I see Ashburton is only on 4.3C while Chch is on 8C thats quite a big difference. Wait till southerly hits then we may cool down

gopolks · Unread post by **gopolks** » Thu 21/06/2007 15:00

Snowlover wrote:it just looks like this year its down south's turn for snow not canterbury. Althought I see Ashburton is only on 4.3C while Chch is on 8C thats quite a big difference. Wait till southerly hits then we may cool down

And to think, I have spent the last few years thinking, bad weather travels up, so if Dunedin's getting some white stuff we will too.

Oh well as long as we get one fall this winter, then I will be happy.

Andy · Unread post by **Andy** » Thu 21/06/2007 15:02

first pic

gopolks · Unread post by **gopolks** » Thu 21/06/2007 15:12

Andy wrote:first pic

very nice!

spwill · Unread post by **spwill** » Thu 21/06/2007 15:26

The Canterbury snow went south, nice to see the snow pic Andy and hopefully Coronet Peak gets a good fall.

Andy · Unread post by **Andy** » Thu 21/06/2007 15:52

Please drive with care if down south

Road Status AA

CLOSED Heavy Snow SH6 between Makarora and Haast CLOSED Transit 21-06-07 12:44 PM

CLOSED Snow SH80 between Mt Cook and Mt Cook CLOSED Transit 21-06-07 1:59 PM

CLOSED Heavy Snow SH6 between Cromwell and Arrow Junction

CAUTION Snow SH94 between Te Anau and Milford

CAUTION Heavy Snow Crown Range between Wanaka and Arrow Junction

CAUTION Heavy Snow SH8 between Omarama and Tarras CAUTION Transit 21-06-07 1:11 PM

CAUTION Snow SH85 between Kyeburn and Alexandra CAUTION Transit 21-06-07 2:06 PM

OPEN Snow SH73 between Arthurs Pass and Otira OPEN Transit 20-06-07 9:19 PM

OPEN Ice SH73 between Springfield and Arthurs Pass OPEN Transit 21-06-07 2:39 AM

mikestormchaser · Unread post by **mikestormchaser** » Thu 21/06/2007 16:01

wow! u guys are getting it bad down there today! u stealing our snow! grr

Nah all good! we'll get our turn soon enough, whats the beat it will be unexpected aswel

Snowlover · Unread post by **Snowlover** » Thu 21/06/2007 16:02

Bet it happens in mid july when im in oz!!!!!

gopolks · Unread post by **gopolks** » Thu 21/06/2007 16:03

So now that south west flow is here, Im guessing Dunedin will be dumped on.

Its drizzling here in CHCH.

Andy · Unread post by **Andy** » Thu 21/06/2007 16:08

Some info here

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/sto ... 027&pnum=0

Still snowing here

spwill · Unread post by **spwill** » Thu 21/06/2007 16:17

So now that south west flow is here, Im guessing Dunedin will be dumped on.

The snow fall over central Otago is associated with passage of the low, very cold low level air in place as Front moves across the area so low level snow.
Wintry SW with the warnings is still to the SW of NZ.