A brief warm northerly airflow delivered record and near-record high daily maximum and minimum temperatures for southern and inland parts of the South Island. Temperatures were above average (0.51-1.20°C above average) or well above average (>1.20°C above average) for most of the South Island. From 6-7 July, strong southeasterly winds occurred for northern and western parts of the South Island. From 5-6 July, there was widespread snowfall above approximately 500 m elevation across inland parts of the South Island. Snow also impacted highways farther north in the South Island.