Weather update #1

Kia ora koutou! Out of an abundance of caution, we’re opening self-serve sandbag stations at the Dunedin Ice Stadium carpark in Victoria Rd, South Dunedin, and at Mosgiel Memorial carpark.

Bags, sand and shovels are available on site, but we encourage people to come ready to fill their own bags.

This is a precautionary measure to get ahead of the worst of the forecast weather.

We’ll provide further updates as needed via our Facebook page and DCC website.

Latest information

MetService has issued a 'Heavy Rain Warning - Orange' for coastal Otago including Dunedin, with forecasts of 80 to 120 mm of rain by 9am on Monday. The heaviest falls are likely from late Sunday afternoon until early Monday morning when intensities of 10 to 15 mm/h are possible.

MetService has also issued a road snowfall warning for the Dunedin to Waitati Highway (State Highway 1). Rain could fall as snow at times about the summit from around midday Sunday. Less than 1 cm of snow may accumulate.

Significant rainfall could cause surface flooding, slips, and make driving difficult as road conditions can change quickly. Snow on the Dunedin to Waitati Highway (SH1) may also make driving hazardous. Please take care if travelling.

Our contractors are out and about clearing mud-tanks and drains in low lying areas. If you see anything urgent (e.g. blocked drains), please contact us on 03 477 4000.

We'll continue to keep a close eye on the forecast, and we'll post any major updates to our social media and website at dunedin.govt.nz

More up-to-date weather information can also be found at metservice.com/towns-cities/locations/dunedin

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