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Milford Road Moderate Avalanche Hazard - Update

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Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

06 October 2025, 7:37 PM

Milford Road Moderate Avalanche Hazard - Update

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 rising 

Tomorrow: Rain

Thursday: Rain, turning heavy later

Friday: Heavy rain, easing to showers

Saturday: Rain

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