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Snowfall set to disrupt South Island motorists

Neighbourly.co.nz

UPDATE: Snowfall warning has been lifted for Porters Pass, please drive to the conditions.

Motorists in the Canterbury and West Coast region are today advised to drive cautiously, with chain use 'essential' if driving through SH73 (Porters Pass).

What you need to know:

- The NZTA has advised motorists to fit their vehicle with chains if travelling through SH73

- Metservice has forecast snowfall of 10-15cm to fall in the area around Porters Pass above 500m

-Porters Pass is now closed to towing vehicles

See the SH73 Traffic Map for all the latest road alerts
For weather related updates, head to MetService's Weather Warnings Page

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Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
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