Western Bay of Plenty people have been warmed to rug up warm against frosty weather this week but forecasters say the snow which fell on the Kaimai Range yesterday was unlikely to return anytime soon.
The snow dusted mostly the northwest ridge of the range, creating a spectacular sight particularly for residents in Katikati and Omokoroa.
Snow rarely falls on the range but Metservice forecaster John Law said strong southwesterly winds buffeting the Kaimais was the reason why there was a powdering of white there yesterday morning.
Mr Law said although the rest of the country was suffering the cold and showery winds, the Tauranga area was mostly sheltered by the Kaimai Range.
Snow fell to about 950m on the range and although it was unlikely to return anytime soon people should brace themselves for cold, clear nights for the rest of the week.