Cold winds, heavy snow forecast

Stuff, New Zealand
"Strong cold winds and heavy snowfalls were expected to hit areas across the country again today. The MetService said it was another cold windy day for New Zealand with heavy rain or showers falling on western areas of both islands. The country has taken a bashing from storms, lightning, snow and tornadoes during the past week.Weather has closed roads, torn off roofs and blanketed town centres in snow."