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Milford Road Moderate Avalanche Hazard - Update

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Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

07 October 2025, 4:00 AM

Milford Road Moderate Avalanche Hazard - Update

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

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