Road Closed

High Avalanche Hazard

Road status:

CLOSED from East Gate (Hollyford) to Donne River (Westgate) avalanche hazard

Comments:

Remaining closed this morning, we are planning control work to remove unstable snow from avalanche start zones this afternoon, best case outcome a very limited opening this afternoon (dependant on suitable weather and results from control work) with road closing again at 5pm tonight & all tomorrow with significant snow to road-level. Any queries please ring 03 249 7004. Update by 1:00pm today.

Weather forecast for the Homer Tunnel area:

Today: Snow to 700m, clearing afternoon. 

Tomorrow: Snow.

Wednesday: Snow clearing.

Thursday: Rain.