Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
10 September 2025, 8:40 PM
Road Open
Low Avalanche Hazard
Road status:
CLOSING from East Gate (Hollyford) to Donne River (Westgate) 5pm overnight snow
Comments:
The highway has reopened. Further snow showers are forecast from late morning today, some delays are possible with ongoing snow ploughing as needed. The road will close again tonight at 5pm with a reopening planned mid morning Friday. A further closure Friday night for an increasing avalanche hazard is possible but is being monitored closely. Update at 5pm
Weather forecast for the Homer Tunnel area:
Today: Snow showers above 800m
Tomorrow: Snow showers above 800m
Saturday: Snow showers above 800m
Sunday: Snow showers above 1000m
Monday: Rain