WeatherWatch forecaster Phil Duncan says Wednesday's opening day faces an 80% chance of rain, but conditions are expected to improve later in the week. Find out which specific days Duncan recommends for the driest Field Days experience, plus the latest snow forecasts for the central plateau.
Winter made its presence felt across the central North Island yesterday, with snow appearing at Whakapapa's base level and forecasters predicting more over the weekend.
WeatherWatch head forecaster Phil Duncan confirmed yesterday that Whakapapa had received a light dusting of snow at base level, signalling the arrival of proper winter conditions. The cold snap was expected to intensify overnight and this morning, particularly around the central plateau.
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