Snow is falling across Central this morning, some schools are closed and the power is out in some locations as Spring weather hits the district.

Drivers in the Maniototo and Manuherekia areas have been asked to only travel if essential.

Fulton Hogan contract manager Carly Hamlin said motorists needed to be aware that there is thick snow in Maniototo and Manuherekia areas.

"Please delay your journeys where possible. If you do have to drive, please reduce your speeds."

Today’s MetService forecast is snowfall continuing until 10pm tonight.

There are a number of power outages in Central this morning.

A spokesperson for Aurora Energy said they have put an alert on their website and Facebook page.

"These are weather related... [we] have all available crew members in the area assisting to get the power restored as soon as possible."

Many Central schools are closed for the day. Parents are decking children out in jackets and gloves for a fun morning of snow play.

Children in Alexandra making the most of the spring snowfall. PHOTO: Elyse Naylor

Snow falling and covering Ida Valley. PHOTO: The Central App

More snow than grass in Alexandra on Friday morning. PHOTO: The Central App

A heavy snow watch is in place for Central Otago, Arthur's Pass (SH73), the ranges of the Westland District between Haast, and Arthur's Pass through to Westland District south of Haast, Canterbury High Country south of the Rakaia River.

The Fulton Hogan crew were out early ploughing the roads PHOTO: Supplied/Fulton Hogan

The Fulton Hogan Ranfurly crew captured this great shot! PHOTO: Supplied/Fulton Hogan

People in those areas should prepare for heavy snow at times above 300 metres, where snowfall may approach warning criteria in places.

Roads closures due to snow include Omakau to Kyeburn, and Kyeburn to Palmerston also Danseys Pass, and the Crown Range.

Keep up to date with Roads and Weather and Power outages via The Central App.

If you have any community updates, changes to events due to snow today, please use the free community noticeboard - Notice board

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