Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency
02 September 2025, 8:55 PM
Road Open
Low Avalanche Hazard
Comments:
Road will remain OPEN overnight Wednesday. Minor disruption & short delays should be expected during Thursday as pulses of rain pass, although the avalanche hazard should be manageable. Heavy rain & snow still forecast from late-Thursday, with closure likely from 4pm Thursday until Saturday. Twice daily reports will update as forecast develops for potential re-opening Saturday, once avalanche mitigation completed.
Weather forecast for the Homer Tunnel area:
Today: Showers developing, turning to rain later
Tomorrow: Periods of rain, heavy at times
Friday: Rain with heavy falls, falling as snow near tunnel
Saturday: Snow showers
Sunday: Showers, with snow possible early