Due to snow.

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Due to snow, State Highway 8 is closed between Tarras and Omarama. Plan your journey accordingly.

Further snow is expected until 4am Sunday morning. 3-6cm of snow over and above what has already fallen is forecast.

Disclaimer: Road conditions are subject to change at any time. Always drive to the conditions.

The Lindis Pass is part of the inland route between Christchurch and Wānaka. It reaches 965 metres above sea level at the summit, making it the second highest local sealed alpine pass (behind the Crown Range 1076 metres).

State Highway 8 over the Lindis Pass can experience severe alpine winter conditions, with heavy snow and frequent ice. This area of tussock-covered mountains is quite spectacular and especially so with a dusting of snow.