A TRUCK jack-knifed at Buckland as snowy conditions again caused mayhem on Tasmania's roads.
Police diverted traffic around the scene of the crash and the Tasman Hwy has now been cleared.
Snowfalls to 500m and ice closed roads around the state and police are urging extreme caution on several others.
Today's snow gallery
Current temperatures across the state
State forecast for the weekend Tasmania Police closed a number of roads this morning as icy conditions made driving conditions hazardous, particularly on the West Coast and the Lyell Highway between Queenstown and Ouse. Conditions are now slowly improving.
Snow and ice cover on the Murchison Highway between the North-West and West Coast is now melting and the road has been reopened to traffic. However, motorists are advised to drive with extreme caution near Mt Black.
The Cradle Link Rd connecting the West Coast with Cradle Mountain has been reopened but to 4WD vehicles only.
Caution is also advised on the re-opened Lyell Highway from Queenstown to Derwent Bridge.
The highway is still closed to traffic from Ouse to Derwent Bridge, however, and only 4WDs are permitted to used the Poatina Rd.
Motorists can make their way up to the Central Highlands via the Lake Highway but with great caution. Access between Bronte Park and Miena is restricted to four wheel drive vehicles.
Conditions are still slippery on the Midland Highway at Constitution Hill, Spring Hill and St Peter's Pass
Care should also be taken on the Tasman Highway at Bust Me Gall Hill which is now open to traffic.
The following roads have been closed because of ice and snow:
West Coast
OPEN Murchison Highway: Fingerpost Tullah
EXTREME CAUTION Murchison Highway: Mount Black
4WD ONLY Cradle Link Rd: from the Murchison Hwy
CLOSED Lyell Highway: Ouse to Derwent Bridge
4WD ONLY Anthony Rd
South
OPEN Tasman Hwy at Bust Me Gall Hill.
Central
CLOSED Lyell Highway: Ouse Derwent Bridge
Midland Highway
EXTREME CAUTION Midland Hwy: specifically Constitution Hill, Spring Hill and St Peters Pass
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