A tree brought down by high winds at Domain Road, in Lake Hawea cut electricity to the township.
A huge poplar crashed into power lines at Mount Barker, near Wanaka, causing a power outage and cutting road access for residents and building contractors.
Delta Electrical Central Otago distribution manager Richard Morris told the ODT that linesman were busy repairing electricity cables to restore power to affect residents
While downed trees and power outages caused consternation for some, it dit not deter determined builders from David Reid Homes, who brought in a generator to ensure their contractors were able to continue work on a house for Mt Barker Rd resident Chris Thomson.
Clean-up crews were also kept busy repairing blown over fences and collecting broken branches which littered roads around the district.
The late spring storm brought snow overnight on Tuesday to almost lake level around Wanaka and Hawea.
Intermittent snow, sleet, and hail showers alternated with patches of sunshine and fine weather throughout yesterday, while strong winds remained a constant presence.
