Lawinenlagebericht

Mt Hutt

New Zealand Avalanche Advisory
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Lawinengefahr

High Alpine · above 1,800 m
2 · Mässig
Alpine · 1,200 m–1,800 m
2 · Mässig
Sub Alpine · below 1,200 m
1 · Gering
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Kernpunkte

Assess any wind loaded slopes carefully! Look to avoid these loaded terrain features where possible, especially when entering terrain off ridge top.

A great storm to kick the 2026 off. Conditions are great in the Hutt Range right now!

Lawinenprobleme

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alle Höhenlagen
    Wahrscheinlichkeit
    Possible
    Größe
    1.5

    Stubborn Wind Slabs certainly exist across the NE 1/2. These slabs are between 20-30cm deep. Look to avoid where possible or use spacing to mitigate this problem.

  • Loose Wet

    • Alle Höhenlagen
    Wahrscheinlichkeit
    Possible
    Größe
    1

    Loose Wet avalanches will be possible across all elevations below 1200m and the NW 1/2 up high. Be wary of the FAFL rising and terrain getting direct sun in the afternoon, even though it's July!

Recent Avalanche Activity

A number of explosive triggered Wind Slabs were reported by Mt Hutt Patrol on Thursday morning. These were all Size 1, in terrain above 1800m & in terrain lee to the SW.

Current Snowpack Conditions

Roughly 85cm of snow fell in the past 4 days. There have been multiple changes in layering observed throughout the storm with numerous rime crusts and density changes. Isolated deposits of wind blown snow up to 30cm deep have been observed in most terrain features lee to the SW. The snowpack below 1800m, on all aspects, has seen some warming and has settled well.

Mountain Weather

Friday: Patchy cloud but clearing early. SW winds die back to light. FAFL up to 1300m by the evening.

Saturday: Fine, Light SW winds. FAFL 1300m rising to 1700m.

Sliding Danger

There is no sliding danger right now.

Forecast Confidence

High

  • We have a good understanding of the snowpack structure and confidence in the weather forecast.

New Zealand Avalanche Advisory (NZ Mountain Safety Council)

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