New Zealand's South Island has been getting hammered by a huge storm this past week, and as well as wreaking havoc on livestock in the high country, it's also transformed much of the area into a winter wonderland.

Check out what Dan and Brett Frew's farm - the site of the Farm Jam - looks like at the moment. The boys won't need to head to Cardrona's Snow Park any time soon; they've practically got it in their back yard.

Brett Frew said this little dump didn't stick around for long, but another biterly cold southerly front about to smash the South Island later today is expected to bring snow to near sea level, meaning the boys could see a repeat of this sight by tomorrow morning.

Time to wax those boards, lads!




What a difference six months can make. Top: The Farm Jam course the day of the contest in March. Bottom: how the same course it looked yesterday.

• By Simon M