New Zealand capital delights in rare snowfall as southern city residents ski down world’s steepest street
New Zealand experienced a rare snowfall, with the capital Wellington seeing snow for the first time in 15 years, and southern cities like Dunedin and Christchurch also receiving snow. The unusual weather conditions brought excitement to residents, with some taking to the streets to ski and snowboard. The cold snap is expected to continue, with temperatures set to plunge again overnight and potentially leading to an energy shortfall on Friday morning.
- ▪Snow fell in Wellington for the first time in 15 years, with a mix of sleet and snow reaching sea level.
- ▪Residents in Dunedin took advantage of the snow to ski and snowboard down the city's streets, including the world's steepest street, Baldwin Street.
- ▪The cold weather caused disruptions, including the closure of highways and the abortion of a plane landing at Christchurch International Airport due to wind and rain.
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Snow in the New Zealand city of Dunedin. Photograph: Mark StevensonView image in fullscreenSnow in the New Zealand city of Dunedin. Photograph: Mark StevensonNew ZealandNew Zealand capital delights in rare snowfall as southern city residents ski down world’s steepest streetSnow falls in Wellington for the first time in 15 years while snow blanketed Dunedin and Christchurch on the country’s south islandEva Corlett in WellingtonTue 4 Aug 2026 23.27 EDTLast modified on Tue 4 Aug 2026 23.29 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleTemperatures have plummeted across New Zealand as an Antarctic cold snap hovers over the country, delighting the capital, Wellington, which experienced snow for the first time in 15 years, while giving a southern city’s residents a chance to ski through the streets.The…
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