Road Closed

High Avalanche Hazard

Road status:

CLOSED from East Gate (Hollyford) to Donne River (Westgate) all day Wednesday

Comments:

The road is closed. The road will be closed all day Wednesday due to heavy warm rain throughout the day increasing the avalanche hazard to HIGH. Unsure at this stage what time reopening will happen on Thursday as a cold front with snow moves through Thursday morning. The rest of the week is looking unsettled with snow and heavy rain forecast, so further travel disruptions may be possible. Next update 2.00pm. Any queries please ring 03 249 7004.

Weather forecast for the Homer Tunnel area:

Today: Heavy and thundery rain. 

Tomorrow: Showers gradually easing, then clearing by evening. Snow possible above about 800 metres.

Friday: Fine at first, but showers developing later with snow possible near the tunnel.

Saturday: Periods of rain, possibly heavy. Snow possible about the tunnel at first.

Sunday: Periods of rain, possibly heavy.