Drivers should take extra care on the roads on Friday or avoid driving entirely as severe weather sweeps across the country.
Southland road users should avoid any unnecessary travel due to significant flooding closing local roads and State Highway 6 north of Makarora in Otago.
Fire and Emergency have said State Highway 80 from Pukaki to Mt Cook will remain closed between the SH8 junction and Lavender Farm until further notice due to the major scrub fire which is still burning.
An avalanche warning is in place on Milford Road between the Hollyford Road Turnoff and the Donne River Bridge, drivers should adhere to the 'no stopping' signs in place.
Waka Kotahi's Tresca Forrester spoke to Corin Dann.
