Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
05 October 2025, 8:20 PM

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