Milford Road at the east end of the Homer Tunnel this afternoon. PHOTO: MILFORD ROAD ALLIANCE
Southland's Milford Road has reopened after snow and risk of avalanche, but more bad weather is forecast for the coming week.
MetService had advised today that snow showers were expected at the Homer Tunnel on State Highway 94 until 6pm and up to 2cm may settle on the road above 900 metres.
Although sleety snow showers are still possible this evening, further snow isn't expected to settle on the road so the warning has been lifted.
The avalanche risk remains at low, Milford Road Alliance advised today, but the highway may close on Monday night as significant rain and snow to higher elevations was expected.
More heavy rain was forecast for most of the coming week, with possible snow on Tuesday and Thursday.
