Falling temperatures have meant motorists in Central Otago and the Lakes District should beware of ice.
Road crews are busy applying sand after severe frost and clear skies with temperatures as low as -5°C in the Alexandra, Maniototo and Manuherikia areas.
The Central Otago District Council says there is likely ice on the bridge and in shady areas.
MetService says Alexandra is the coldest place in the country at -3°C.
Queenstown City Council says grit has been applied to the Crown Range, but there is icy conditions and motorists should watch their speed.
“There is also a lot of ice elsewhere in the district, with temperatures well below 0 degrees.
“Grit has been applied in the upper reaches of Fernhill, as well as Arthurs Point and Dalefield.
“Glenorchy-Queenstown Road also has some patchy patches of ice that we need to be aware of,” Queenstownn Lakes District Council said.