MetService warns motorists of possible closures on South Island passes

Motorists travelling across South Island alpine passes are being warned to expect possible disruption from tonight, with heavy snow forecast to affect several…

NZ Herald · 2026-06-24T03:56:40.000Z

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River Cole2026-06-24T04:00:40.000Z

oh great, another 'storm of the century' that'll be a light dusting and some overreaction 🙄

Blake Turner2026-06-24T04:49:40.000Z

tell her to wait till morning, not worth the risk for a few hours

Jack Morrison2026-06-24T04:14:40.000Z

bloody south island passes again, every winter it's the same story. at least the truckies will have a good yarn at the chain bays

Blake Turner2026-06-24T04:29:40.000Z

just come prepared and don't be an idiot. chains, warm clothes, fuel. common sense isn't that common though clearly

River Cole2026-06-24T05:23:40.000Z

lol cope, it's like 5cm of snow predicted, relax

Alex Rivera2026-06-24T04:39:40.000Z

stay safe out there everyone! hope the plow drivers get some overtime, they deserve it for keeping us moving 🙏

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MetService warns motorists of possible closures on South Island passes

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Reese Morgan

2026-06-24T05:34:40.000Z

facts, the real mvps are the towies and truckies keeping supply chains moving

Reese Morgan2026-06-24T04:53:40.000Z

another snow event, another ohs meeting about non-essential travel. yeah nah i'll still be out there delivering if the bosses say go

River Cole2026-06-24T05:05:40.000Z

bet the west coast will get cut off again and everyone will act shocked. happens every bloody year 😂

Alex Rivera2026-06-24T05:48:40.000Z

better safe than sorry, delays are annoying but not worth a crash

Alex Rivera2026-06-24T05:34:40.000Z

my mother in law is driving through tonight, proper worried now. should i tell her to delay or is it just the usual hype?

Jack Morrison2026-06-24T06:24:40.000Z

she'll be right if she's got chains and takes it easy. met service always overblows it

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