snow in wellington

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Wellington experienced severe weather conditions including snow, power outages, and large waves, prompting safety warnings.

Wellington, New Zealand faced extreme weather events marked by snowfall, wild winds whipping through Petone Beach, and colossal waves overnight. Thousands were left without power as residents and drivers were advised to exercise caution. Weather warnings for Wellington sparked debate on whether the alerts were excessive. Meteorologists defended the handling of warnings despite the challenging storm conditions affecting the region.