Queenstown and high-lying areas of the South Island sit under a blanket of snow this morning after a dumping of over 40cm of powder overnight.
Check the full forecast for the upcoming wintry week across the country.
Extreme caution is being advised on many mountain roads in the Queenstown Lakes District including: Kingston Rd, the Devil's Staircase.
As of 10am this morning Crown Range Rd is closed to all vehicles, and is likely to remain so for the rest of the day.
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Chains are advised to be fitted if you are travelling on these roads, and motorists are urged to reduce their speed.
Motorists in Fairlight near Queenstown have been forced to wait by the side of the road because cars were sliding on the road.
On the flip side, Queenstown snow fields are welcoming the flurry of snow just over two weeks out from the official opening of the 2018 ski season.
Pictures from Cadrona Alpine Resort show a thick layer of snow this morning.
Get more info on the accessibility of Queenstown roads through NZTA .
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