The lowest recorded temperature recorded since 1918 brought heavy snow falls to Christchurch yesterday. The distraction was welcomed by school children and families who built numerous snow-men around the city, while many roads and facilities were closed.
There was plenty of work to do as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints supported neighbours and others to clear snow from paths and driveways.
The maximum recorded temperature recorded by the end of Monday was 1.9 degrees Celsius.