Road Open

Low Avalanche Hazard

Road status:

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

Comments:

Amended Avalanche hazard. The road will close tonight (Tuesday) at 5pm for forecasted overnight snow to the road. It will likely reopen mid-morning Wednesday after clearing but we expect to have snowfall around the tunnel on and off much of the day. Please expect minor delays and snowploughs to be operating. Further details will be provided at 5pm today for the Wednesday reopening time. A further closure Wednesday night may be required.

Weather forecast for the Homer Tunnel area:

Today: Rain with possible thunderstorms. 

Tomorrow: Snow above 500m.

Thursday: Showers with snow.

Friday: Showers with snow.