A heavy snow watch, road snowfall warnings and local snow advisories came into effect across Central Otago and neighbouring areas today, with snow

expected in some areas from 3am tomorrow morning (Saturday June 28).

The snow watch covers inland Dunedin, Clutha, Central Otago and Southland north of Lumsden from 3am Saturday June 28 for nine hours.

Road snowfall warnings are in place for Lindis Pass (State Highway 8), Crown Range Rd and Milford Rd (State Highway 94), with slippery surfaces expected overnight. Road closures are possible if

conditions worsen.

Periods of heavy snow are forecast above 400 metres in the Alexandra area. MetService advises residents to watch for any escalation to higher alerts.

With mid-year school holidays starting this weekend and many families heading away, drivers planning to leave town should carry chains and monitor road updates, as conditions may deteriorate.

Check The Central App Weather & Reports and stay up to date via our Roads reports, which will be updated at 9 pm tonight and again by 7am tomorrow morning.