Advarsler, Mount Grant

Heavy Rain Watch Area: Marlborough and Canterbury between Ward and Hanmer and southeast of the Awatere Valley, including the Kaikoura ranges Forecast: Periods of rain which may be heavy at times. Snow level lowering to 900 metres by midnight tonight, to 800 metres tomorrow morning and to 500 metres tomorrow afternoon. Chance of upgrading to a Warning: Moderate. Changes: Red Warning downgraded to a Watch. Period extended to 6 pm Thursday. Impact: Action: Monitor for updates.