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flag Unexpected snow hit New Zealand’s South Island on March 1, 2026, due to a cold Antarctic front.

flag On the first day of autumn, March 1, 2026, the South Island of New Zealand experienced unexpected snowfall, an unusual event for the season. flag The snow affected mountainous and higher elevation areas, disrupting travel and prompting local authorities to issue weather warnings. flag Meteorologists attributed the early winter conditions to a sudden cold front moving in from the Antarctic region, combining with high-altitude moisture. flag The event marked one of the earliest significant snow events recorded in the region during autumn.

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