Milford Road CLOSED

MODERATE Avalanche Hazard

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

The road is closed due to significant rain increasing the avalanche hazard overnight.

Likely re-opening tomorrow morning after road inspection and avalanche risk re-assessed.

It is highly possible the road will close again tomorrow evening (Thursday) due to predicted snow to the road overnight.

Weather forecast for the Homer Tunnel area:

Today: Showers turning to rain with heavy falls later.

Tomorrow: Periods of rain, with snow developing.

Friday: Morning snow showers about the tunnel.

Saturday: Morning rain, with heavy falls, followed by a few showers.

Sunday: Early rain with possible snow about the tunnel.