Nock Mountains

Large amounts of fresh fallen snow, rising temperatures

On Wednesday, sunny, light wind, mild temperatures. But the beautiful weather should not deceive: avalanche danger is still CONSIDERABLE.

Lots of snowfall starting on Monday afternoon plus strong E/NE winds have generated snowdrift accumulations, deposited them on south and west-facing slopes. Towards the end of this period of precipitation wind will slacken off and the signals/signs of wind will be blanketed on Tuesday. Fresh snow (20-40 cm) can be expected. Gullies and leeward bowls are filled to the brim with drifts. Bonding between fresh snow (fell at mild temperature) to cold snow beneath it is poor.

On Monday evening and during Monday night, persistent heavy snowfall amid rising temperatures. On Tuesday, poor visibility, still a bit of light snowfall. Rain below 1300 m. At 2000 m, -3 degrees. Winds will be light, moderate at high altitudes, from the NE.

Large amounts of fresh fallen snow, rising temperatures

Avalanche danger is considerable. On very steep slopes, naturally triggered small-to-medium loose-snow and slab avalanches are possible. In addition, fresh drifts can be triggered as a slab avalanche even be minimum additional loading. Most danger zones occur in W/S/E facing terrain, both near to and distant from ridgelines and in steep gullies in all aspects. Avalanche prone locations are often difficult to recognize on-site. Backcountry freeriders and skiers require ample experience to assess these dangers in outlying terrain.