Queenstown Lakes District Council

Mt Aspiring Road is closed at Glenfinnan Bluffs. Heavy rain overnight has flooded the ford, meaning it can not be safely crossed. We will update here once the roading crew has confirmed it is safe to reopen.

It's soggy out there tonight! The Kinloch Road is closed overnight as a precautionary measure. The Downer crew will be out to reassess the situation first thing in the morning. Stay dry people!

6.37am Winter Road Report: No major issues today. There's snow forecast overnight and tomorrow. Carry chains just in case, especially if you're driving over the Crown Range. Safe travels. Full report: createsend.com/t/d-7E5362E566…

6.35am Winter Road Report: Expect grit at Arrow Junction. CMA (de-icing agent) has been applied around Arrowtown & Dalefield. Fog around Kinston - dim those lights! Welcome to everyone coming to town for Winter Pride! Full report here: createsend.com/t/d-63B14342BB…

6.28am Winter Road Report: Mostly positive temperatures and dry roads out there today. Grit truck patrolling the Crown Range just in case. Take it slow, it's still winter and conditions can change quickly. Full report here: createsend.com/t/d-6A37548B29…

6.28am Winter Road Report: Cool and crisp morning. Grit trucks out patrolling. Expect ice/grit on Crown Range, Malaghans Road, Fernhill. CMA sprayed onto local highways. Take care out there and have a great Wednesday. Full report: createsend.com/t/d-3DB0E40758…

6.37 Winter Road Report: Cold and dry out there today. Grit trucks patrolling across the district. SH6 south of Kingston closed due to accident. Take it easy out there people. Full report here: createsend.com/t/d-52F4014167…

6.33am Winter Road Report: Light snow has fallen on the Crown Range. The road has been gritted, please take care. Elsewhere warm temps and a mix of wet/dry roads. Winter driving conditions apply. Full report here: createsend.com/t/d-D6FAF06862…

6.45am Winter Road Report: reasonably warm out there this morning. Expect ice/grit at Crown Range summit and around Fernhill. Conditions change quickly so take it easy out there folks. Full report here: createsend.com/t/d-B4A16AA37F…

**6.34am Winter Road Report: Ice/Grit around Arthurs Point, Fernhill and Glenorchy Road. Take it easy out there today. Full report here: createsend.com/t/d-F99998B70E…

**6.37am Winter Road Report** Saturday brings cold temps and dry roads. Expect a bit of wind at the Crown Range summit. There's plenty of CMA about and crews have gritted known risky areas around Fernhill and on Glenorchy Road. Full report here: createsend.com/t/d-012945C615…

**Winter Road Report** 6.46am - Friday 7 July 2023 Cold temperatures today. Dry roads and loose grit on Crown Range and Cardrona Valley. Take care around Whakatipu basin, esp around daybreak when further ice could form. Full report here: createsend.com/t/d-BDDE15FD1A…

**Winter Road Report** 6.45am - 6 July 2023 Expect ice on the Queenstown side of Crown Range Summit. CMA applied Cardrona Valley Road, Lindis Pass and Kawarau Gorge. Otherwise expect usual winter conditions. Full report here: createsend.com/t/d-791608A92B…

**Winter Road Report** 6.42am - Wednesday 5 July Mainly positive temps and dry roads today. Expect wind up on the Crown Range and grit around Fernhill and on Glenorchy Road. Stay safe and drive to the conditions. Full report here: createsend.com/t/d-B41F708EE5…

**6.40am Winter Road Report** Expect icy patches and strong winds on Crown Range. Ice/Grit on Cardrona Valley, Malaghans, Littles, Fernhill and Glenorchy Road. Take extra care, esp at daybreak. Full report here: createsend.com/t/d-2F1DB191D2…

**Winter Road Report** 6.40am - Monday 3 July Snow has been cleared from the Crown Range Summit. Chains must be carried. Elsewhere there's a potential for icy roads, especially at day break. Grit applied in the risky spots. Slow down! Full report: createsend.com/t/d-B2973EA565…