Road Snowfall

Lewis Pass (SH7)

Issued at 11:33am Saturday 9 Aug 2025

Valid until 9:00pm Saturday 9 Aug 2025

Snow is expected to affect the road from Saturday afternoon to early Sunday morning, mainly between Hanmer and Lewis Pass. 2 to 4 cm may accumulate above 600 metres, with lesser amounts lower down.

Arthur's Pass

Issued at 11:33am Saturday 9 Aug 2025

Valid until 9:00pm Saturday 9 Aug 2025

Snow is expected to affect the road this afternoon and early evening. Up to 1 cm may accumulate on the road above 700 metres.

Porters Pass (SH73)

Issued at 11:33am Saturday 9 Aug 2025

Valid until 9:00pm Saturday 9 Aug 2025

Snow is expected to affect the road this afternoon and evening. 2 to 5 cm may accumulate on the road above 600 metres, with lesser amounts down to 400 metres.

Desert Road (SH1)

Issued at 11:33am Saturday 9 Aug 2025

Valid until 9:00pm Saturday 9 Aug 2025

Light snow showers should continue to affect the road this afternoon and early evening, mainly in the south, with less then 1 cm expected to accumulate on the road.