Road Open

Low Avalanche Hazard

Road status:

CLOSING from East Gate (Hollyford) to Donne River (Westgate) From 5pm

Comments:

No travel delays are expected until 5pm. Heavy rain is forecast tonight (Friday) that will require a precautionary closure for an increased avalanche hazard.

Expected reopening will be approx 10am Saturday, after allowing the snow-pack to drain and inspections to be completed. Further update at 5pm.

Weather forecast for the Homer Tunnel area:

Today: Showers by PM, heavy rain overnight 

Tomorrow: Rain, clearing by AM

Sunday: Mainly fine

Monday: Rain

Tuesday: Rain, snow to road possible