Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
07 October 2025, 4:00 AM

Road Closed
Low Avalanche Hazard
Road status:
RE-OPENING from East Gate (Hollyford) to Donne River (Westgate) expected by 9am Wednesday
Comments:
Road CLOSED between Hollyford Road Junction & Donne River Bridge due to snow. Expect to re-open by 9am tomorrow (Wednesday) & remain open until Thursday afternoon when significant rainfall is forecast, likely to increase the avalanche hazard. Update at 7.30am will provide more clarity around timing of fronts from Thursday.
Weather forecast for the Homer Tunnel area:
Today: Snow showers to 600m, gradually risingĀ
Tomorrow: Rain
Thursday: Rain, turning heavy later
Friday: Heavy rain, easing to showers
Saturday: Rain
Sunday: Rain, heavy from afternoon