This montage shows avalanche clearing work affecting State Highway 94 this morning. The Milford Road has reopened after work to clear two days of snow and control an avalanche. State Highway 94 in Southland had been shut since Monday due to heavy rain and snow and the increasing risk of avalanche. Photo: Milford RoadThe road had been closed from East Gate (Hollyford Rd Junction) to West Gate (Chasm) but reopened just before 2pm today. More snow was forecast down to 800 metres tomorrow and snow showers were expected to clear early on Friday.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 18, 2021 01:12 UTC