Snow has forced authorities to restrict a string of Tasmanian highland roads to four-wheel drives, with motorists reporting cars stuck across the state’s elevated areas.
The affected routes include Highland Lakes Road, Lake Dobson Road and Poatina Road, as well as stretches of highway between Steppes and Miena and Lyell and Miena.
All are open to four-wheel drives only, with Highland Lakes Road under Tasmania Police control until conditions improve.
Tasmania Police say Haulage Road on the Central Plateau is closed to all vehicles due to snow and icy conditions.
“Police have received reports that seven vehicles have become stuck in the snow,” a spokesperson said.
“There are no reports of serious injury at this stage.”
The area is covered by a Bureau of Meteorology road weather alert, which warns snow-covered roads above 600 metres could make driving dangerous across parts of the Central Plateau.
Liawenee is currently sitting at two degrees while Mount Read hovers near freezing, with a wind chill close to minus 11.
Drivers have taken to social media to share the conditions.
Motorists reported two-wheel-drive cars stuck near Cradle Mountain and slushy roads at the lookout, with one driver urging others not to attempt the climb.
Near Derwent Bridge, a driver shared a photo of a car that had left a snow-covered road close to the Wall turn-off.
The warnings follow an incident at Breona on Monday night, when several people became stranded in snow on Highland Lakes Road.
All were accounted for and no one was seriously injured.
Tasmania Police urged drivers to carry an emergency kit and reconsider their plans if they were not properly prepared.
“If your vehicle is not suitable for snow and icy conditions or you don’t have the necessary equipment, such as snow chains, you should reconsider your travel plans,” police said.
Drivers can check current conditions on the Tasmania Police Community Alerts website.
