Road Closed

Low Avalanche Hazard

Road status:

CLOSED from East Gate (Hollyford) to Donne River (Westgate) snow

Comments:

Road is closed from Hollyford Road Intersection to Donne River Bridge – snow to road level & rising avalanche hazard which is expected to increase to Moderate this afternoon. The road is anticipated to reopen by 10 AM on Wednesday and, at this stage, is expected to remain open overnight Wednesday. Delays or closures are possible on Thursday depending on conditions. Next update at 7:30 AM Wednesday.

Video footage of avalanche control work from yesterday on YouTube: https://youtu.be/imcR9mYHQCA

Weather forecast for the Homer Tunnel area:

Today: Snow showers to 600m, then heavy rain with possible thunderstorms. 

Tomorrow: Snow to 400m clearing morning.

Thursday: Rain.

Friday: Showers.