Replying to @paulh@cloudisland.nz
Bleak is the right word. But it's just heavy rain so far, rather than snow. This live cam at the top of the Leith Saddle shows no snow, yet.
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www.metservice.comMetService - Te Ratonga Tirorangi
Metservice have issued a "rare" red heavy rain warning for Coastal Dunedin and Clutha.
Batten the hatches, people.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/weather/672039/rain-snow-warnings-take-effect-for-parts-of-south-island
RNZRain, snow warnings take effect for parts of South IslandDunedin's civil defence bunker is being activated and sandbag stations have opened as the city braces for a deluge. A red rain warning is in place for coastal Dunedin and Clutha.