When Snow Stopped Christchurch: A Look Back at a Big Weather Day

Caked in snow

First of all, apologies to our customers who we couldn't meet deadlines for during this stretch. We managed to get some staff in during the worst of the weather, but mother nature stopped us from getting more in. They said it was going to be a long, cold storm, and they were right. Here are some pics of the white stuff.

When Christchurch grinds to a halt

The benefits of having a four wheel drive were plain to see, moving a two wheel drive around wasn't an easy feat, as one photo of Daryl proves. Hopefully we don't get another event like this for some time. It's par for the course in plenty of cities around the world, but Christchurch just isn't geared up to cope with it. The fun wears off pretty quickly for the team, though the kids always come out the winners when it comes to snow.

Cold white and cold!

Frozen milk!

&The snow keeps falling

"um Daryl... you're sort of in the way of the grader."

Might be time for plan B!

FAQs

Does severe weather affect print and signage delivery timeframes?
Yes, extreme weather events can affect staff availability and delivery schedules, which may impact turnaround times for jobs in progress during that period.

How does a business manage deadlines during a weather disruption?
Businesses affected by severe weather often need to communicate proactively with customers about delays and prioritise getting essential staff in safely rather than pushing through at full capacity.

This is a look back at a past event. Some details may have changed since it was first published.

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