Metservice has issued road snowfall warnings for Lewis, Arthurs and Porters Passes.

NZTA journey manager Tresca Forrester says it's pretty unusual for December.

She says the roads are very busy at this time of year - so drivers need to be patient.

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22 Jan: Race leader Josh Burnett is using cycling's Tour of Southland as a catalyst for his season abroad

20 Jan: NZTA says the damage at Waioweka Gorge on State Highway 2 - from the weekend's flooding, is extensive

19 Jan: Tired legs have caught up with New Zealand cyclist Ally Wollaston in the Tour Down Under

18 Jan: The Black Foils have confirmed they've been deducted three championship points for their weekend-ending crash with Switzerland at the Sail GP season-opening event in Perth

18 Jan: Police are reminding the people to take care during what's likely to be a busy day on holiday highways today

17 Jan: A vehicle fire has closed part of State Highway 1 in North Otago

16 Jan: Two people are dead after a serious crash on Te Rapa Road in Hamilton overnight

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