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Snow, rain heightens Milford Rd avalanche risk
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Otago Daily Times Online News
PHOTO: MILFORD ROAD ALLIANCESouthland's Milford Road will be closed all day tomorrow, with a warning intense weather will heighten snow and avalanche hazards until next week.
MetService said heavy rain with squally thunderstorms and hail were possible throughout Thursday, with strong northwesterly winds gusting to 90kmh.
Snow showers were expected about the Homer Tunnel from Friday until Monday, the Milford Road Alliance advised today.
PHOTO: MILFORD ROAD ALLIANCEThe avalanche risk is high and SH94 closed from East Gate (Hollyford) to Donne River (Westgate) at 5pm today.
| Thursday: Heavy rain | Friday: Snow showers | Saturday: Snow showers | Sunday: Snow showers | Monday: Snow showers.