Lawinenlagebericht

Nelson Lakes

New Zealand Avalanche Advisory
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Lawinengefahr

High Alpine · above 1,800 m
3 · Erheblich
Alpine · 1,200 m–1,800 m
3 · Erheblich
Sub Alpine · below 1,200 m
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Kernpunkte

Approximately 50 cm of new snow has fallen above 1800 meters. Natural avalanches are likely to have occurred. This may continue on sunny aspects on Sunday due to an increase in solar radiation.

Lawinenprobleme

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alle Höhenlagen
    Wahrscheinlichkeit
    Likely
    Größe
    2

    Rapid snow loading accompanied by moderate to strong winds will have resulted in storm slab avalanches. This danger will decrease during Sunday as the freezing level rises.

  • Loose Dry

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    Wahrscheinlichkeit
    Likely
    Größe
    1.5

    Expect loose wet avalanches on north-facing aspects on Sunday with forecast clear skies and rising freezing level. Use extra caution, as even a small ride may end in rocky terrain.

Recent Avalanche Activity

We expect that there has been an avalanche cycle during the peak of the last storm. This is currently unverified.

Current Snowpack Conditions

Up to 50cm of new snow overlies a well-settled snowpack above 2000 meters on the western side of the park. Below 2000 meters, the new snow overlies a hard rain crust, which is the dominant layer in the snowpack. Below 1700 meters, the snowpack was previously below the threshold (not enough snow to trigger an avalanche). The new snow will be sensitive to the forecast solar radiation.

Mountain Weather

Fine. Light south-westerly winds developing in the evening. Freezing level 600 m, rising to 1100m in the afternoon

Sliding Danger

New snow covers the main passes and tramping routes. Sliding into rock is a potential hazard. Ice axe and crampons should be part of your winter gear.

Forecast Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.
  • We are uncertain about how the timing or intensity of solar radiation will affect the snowpack.

New Zealand Avalanche Advisory (NZ Mountain Safety Council)

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