Parts of the country will struggle to climb into double digits next week as another cold snap makes its way across the country.
WeatherWatch.co.nz forecasters say a high pressure system will help feed a very cold southerly across southern and eastern parts of both islands, in particular Southland, Otago and Wellington, over the next week.
It's even possible that snow will fall down to about 1000 to 1500 metres on the Southern Alps.
The cold southerly will hit Wellington by next Monday, moving through Wairarapa and Hawke's Bay before fading on Tuesday.
Southland, Otago and Wellington will cop most of the southerly's chill.
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