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A severe polar blast is causing low snow to fall in the Port Hills area with significant disruptions expected.

A polar blast has brought snow to sea level in the southern areas of New Zealand, including the Port Hills near Christchurch. Authorities have issued warnings for motorists about snowy and icy roads, with some highways in Otago closed due to snow. Snow ploughs are active before sunrise to maintain road safety. The weather event is creating hazardous travel conditions and ferry cancellations, prompting residents to take precautions during this unusually cold winter blast.