Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
06 October 2025, 7:37 PM
Road Open
Low Avalanche Hazard
Road status:
CLOSING from East Gate (Hollyford) to Donne River (Westgate) at 5pm today.
Comments:
Road OPEN - Please drive with care, especially around snow clearing equipment. Road CLOSING between Hollyford Road Junction & Donne River Bridge from 5pm due to snow. Expect to re-open by 9am Wednesday & remain open until Thursday afternoon when significant rainfall is forecast, likely to increase the avalanche hazard. Updates will continue as forecast develops.
Weather forecast for the Homer Tunnel area:
Today: Snow showers to 600m, gradually risingÂ
Tomorrow: Rain
Thursday: Rain, turning heavy later
Friday: Heavy rain, easing to showers
Saturday: Rain