Milford Road OPEN

Avalanche Hazard LOW

CLOSING from East Gate (Hollyford) to Donne River (Westgate) around midday Wednesday.

Intense rain forecast from around midday Wednesday through until Thursday evening will elevate the avalanche hazard, likely resulting in a road closure from noon Wednesday.

Exact timing of frontal passage will be carefully monitored to determine closure time.

Current forecasts indicate reopening will only be possible Friday morning.

Please drive with care, especially through road works & around mobile operations.

Weather forecast for the Homer Tunnel area:

Today: Cloudy drizzle, becoming fine

Tomorrow: Rain, turning heavy

Thursday: Heavy rain, easing later

Friday: Showers