Road Closed

Low Avalanche Hazard

Road status:

RE-OPENING from East Gate (Hollyford) to Donne River (Westgate) expected by 10am Tuesday.

Comments:

Road CLOSED between Hollyford Road Junction & Donne River Bridge due to heavy rain increasing the avalanche hazard & overnight snow. Expect to re-open by 10am Tuesday once inspections completed & snow cleared. Road will likely close at 5pm Tuesday due to snow to road level, with a prompt opening & likely remaining open from Wednesday morning until Thursday afternoon. Update at 7.30am will provide more clarity around timing.

Weather forecast for the Homer Tunnel area:

Today: Heavy rain, turning to snow later 

Tomorrow: Showers, falling as snow above 600m

Wednesday: Rain

Thursday: Rain, turning heavy later

Friday: Heavy rain, easing to showers

Saturday: Rain