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Snow

M Issued by Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited ⏳ In force until Thu 29 Oct, 22:00 📍 Lewis Pass (SH7) (approximate) 🕑 55 min ago
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Snow showers are expected from later Thursday afternoon and 1 to 2 cm may accumulate about the summit at times with lesser amounts above 700 metres Thursday evening and Friday morning.

📡 CAP alert details

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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyFuture
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CertaintyLikely
Eventsnow
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaLewis Pass (SH7)
Issuing authorityMeteorological Service of New Zealand Limited
ContactNot supplied

🕓 Alert timing · EAT

Sent2026-10-29T11:07:48+13:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-29T20:00:00+13:00
Expires2026-10-30T08:00:00+13:00

📋 Official instructions

Note: A Road Snowfall Warning means there is a likelihood of snow settling on the road during the warning period. People intending to travel on this road should prepare for winter driving conditions. For information on the current status of the road and any closures, see the NZTA website.

📄 Message details

Alert identifier2.49.0.0.554.0.roadsnow.lewispass.20261028220748141.0
Message typeUpdate
Senderhttps://www.metservice.com
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messages2.49.0.0.554.0.roadsnow.lewispass.20261028215754288.0
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🛡 Safety advice

General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
  • Note: A Road Snowfall Warning means there is a likelihood of snow settling on the road during the warning period. People intending to travel on this road should prepare for winter driving conditions. For information on the current status of the road and any closures, see the NZTA website.
  • Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
  • Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
  • In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.

📰 Story summary

From the report shown in the feed:
  • Snow showers are expected from later Thursday afternoon and 1 to 2 cm may accumulate about the summit at times with lesser amounts above 700 metres Thursday evening and Friday morning.
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