Road Open

Low Avalanche Hazard

Road status:

CLOSING from East Gate (Hollyford) to Donne River (Westgate) 5pm

Comments:

Challenging Fiordland Spring weather continues this week. The road is closing tonight at 5pm due to warm rain increasing the avalanche hazard. Expected reopening 9am Tuesday after assessments are completed. It is highly likely that the road will close on Tuesday night and with the amount of rain forecast could potentially be closed all day Wednesday. Any queries, please call 03 249 7004.

Weather forecast for the Homer Tunnel area:

Today: Showers turning to rain. 

Tomorrow: Showers turning to rain.

Wednesday: Heavy rain.

Thursday: Showers clearing. Snow possible.

Friday: Showers developing with snow possible.