Cold weather snap set for country this week as spring start looms
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Brisk temperatures and icy cold weather maintains a tight grip on much of the country as the last few weeks of winter hit.
But how long is the cold snap set to last?
Well the official end to winter is nearing, with September 23 closing in (
Springs scientific start date
).
However, MetService said it was not going to warm-up anytime this week, with cold southeasterlies locking in frosts, snow and icy conditions.
They said the combination of high pressure and low-pressure systems were driving the southeasterlies.
Low temperatures were forecast for all on Monday and Tuesday, except regions in the far north.
"This squeeze of systems is funnelling cold air up from the south. Eastern regions will have to wait until midweek for the cloud to clear, but elsewhere it's a run of frosty, sunny winter days," MetService meteorologist Devlin Lynden said.
Lynden said the dreary clouds should disappear by Wednesday.
MetService said some ski fields - including Canterbury fields - should expect a snow top-up near the end of the week.
"Cool temperatures and clear skies will make for some primo conditions on the mountains," MetService said.
"Layer up in the mornings, watch for icy roads, enjoy some crisp, sunny afternoons once the midweek clearance arrives...," MetService meteorologist Devlin Lynden added.
The North Island's Desert Road -
State Highway 1 - was closed
earlier this week because of snow.
While Cook Strait passenger
ferry sailings were cancelled
over the weekend due to strong winds and large swells.
The story is southeasterlies!! ↖️️
Looking through today and into tomorrow, cold southeasterlies continue to keep a chill on the country. ️The east coasts catch cloud as moisture moves in off the ocean, keeping things a bit grey and dreary for the likes of Dunedin,…
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