No closures as snow dusts Hawke’s Bay highways

MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane said the coldest part of Hawke’s Bay overnight into Friday was the rural settlement of Te Haroto, along State Highway 5, with a low of minus 0.6 degrees Celsius.

She said temperatures in general sat between 0 and 5 degrees Celsius across Hawke’s Bay.

“Te Pōhue was about 1.2C, Takapau plains were about 2C and then everyone else was a bit warmer than that,” Makgabutlane said.

She said the weather system that brought snow and showers to the region is beginning to move away from the country.

“We are still assessing the risk for today, so keep an eye on the website for updates.”

She said temperatures will still not improve for Saturday or Sunday, but the weekend will likely have clearer skies and more sun.

“Places like Napier, Wairoa, will be about 0C to start the day off. Hastings will be even colder, about -2C.”