Snow is forecast for parts of both islands today, as a cold southwest flow moves up the country.
MetService forecasts the cold snap is preceding a ridge of high pressure which is expected hang around for the next few days.
Strong southwesterlies and snow showers have eased about exposed coastal hills from the Catlins to the Otago Peninsula, as well as Banks Peninsula.
Snow showers have also eased in Southland and eastern Otago overnight, however snow is forecast to continue until this afternoon for Banks Peninsula, with a further 5-10cm possible above 500 metres this morning and early afternoon.
Meanwhile the North Island is also forecast to get some snow showers, with snow showers forecast for both the Desert Road and the Rimutaka Hill Road.
