Snow blankets region as winter hits

Livestock approaches the fence at this Onslow Rd farm, above Millers Flat, yesterday afternoon....
Livestock approaches the fence at this Onslow Rd farm, above Millers Flat, yesterday afternoon. PHOTO: JULIE ASHER
Pines at Naseby are covered in snow at 7am on Monday morning. PHOTO: JOSH MURPHY
Pines at Naseby are covered in snow at 7am on Monday morning. PHOTO: JOSH MURPHY
Snow blankets the ground at Stanley's Hotel at Macraes on Monday. PHOTO: MARIE MACKINNON
Snow blankets the ground at Stanley's Hotel at Macraes on Monday. PHOTO: MARIE MACKINNON
Minnie looks back after driving a flock of Romdales off the hill on Dunstan Burn station, St...
Minnie looks back after driving a flock of Romdales off the hill on Dunstan Burn station, St Bathans. Nearly half a metre of snow fell overnight on the hills surrounding St Bathans. PHOTO: CAMPBELL WRIGHT

As heavy rain flooded coastal Otago to begin the week, parts inland were transformed into spectacular snowy scenes. Photographers from the region’s hinterland provided these images.