Road Open

Moderate Avalanche Hazard

Road status:

CLOSING from East Gate (Hollyford) to Donne River (Westgate) at 4pm today (Thursday)

Comments:

Road CLOSING at 4pm today (Thursday) from Hollyford Road Junction & Donne River Bridge due to heavy rain & snow increasing the avalanche hazard. Expect minor disruption & short delays throughout today as pulses of rain pass, although the avalanche hazard should be manageable. Road will likely remain CLOSED until storm dissipates & avalanche mitigation work completed on Saturday. Twice daily reports will continue to update as forecast develops.

Weather forecast for the Homer Tunnel area:

Today: Rain, heavy at times, with thunderstorms possible 

Tomorrow: Rain, heavy at times, falling as snow near tunnel, with thunderstorms possible

Saturday: Snow showers to 500m

Sunday: Showers, with snow possible early

Monday: Showers