The MetService has forecast snow showers to affect the road again from Thursday afternoon, with between 12cm to 18cm of snow to accumulate on the road above 700 metres with lesser amounts down to 500 metres. The NZTA/Milford Alliance advised there is significant avalanche activity today and the Milford Road was likely to remain closed on Thursday. Snow showers are forecast for the Crown Range Road, linking Queenstown and Wanaka during Thursday afternoon and evening. Porters Pass (SH 73) and the Lindis Pass (SH 8) are also expected to get snow showers from Thursday afternoon. Drivers needed to be aware "that trees can come down given the drenched conditions, and to drive accordingly", Ms Whinham said.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 15, 2020 23:26 UTC