A wintry blast is set to spread over the country in the next two days, bringing with it sub-zero temperatures and the chance of heavy snowfall.
MetService says the ‘nasty’ winter front could bring record low temperatures for October.
Niwa Weather is warning there could be a real hypothermia risk for people and livestock and urged people not to underestimate the cold.
“Dress in layers. If you don’t have to go out [it’s] best not to, to avoid the exposure,” Niwa meteorologist Chris Brandolino said. “Wear a hat. Most of the heat in your body is lost through your head.”
The “effective temperature” in parts of the South Island will drop to between -5C and -10C by around 1am on Thursday morning, the agency is forecasting.
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Niwa Weather is warning there could be a real hypothermia risk for people and livestock and urged people not to underestimate the cold.
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