Snow on SH2 as bad weather moves across the North Island, Norsewood, New Zealand, Thursday, September 24, 2009.

Snow on SH2 as bad weather moves across the North Island, Norsewood, New Zealand, Thursday, September 24, 2009.

Clydesdales graze in a snow covered field as bad weather moves across the North Island, Norsewood, New Zealand, Thursday, September 24, 2009.

Stock huddle together from the snow as bad weather moves across the North Island, Norsewood, New Zealand, Thursday, September 24, 2009.