Nock Mountains

Only few avalanche prone locations. Persistent weak layer.

Only few avalanche prone locations. Persistent weak layer.

Avalanche danger is LOW, the snowpack is rather stable. In few places can large additional loading trigger a slab avalanche, most likely in shallow-snow transitions to deeper snow on shady steep north-facing slopes. Avalanches can reach medium size.

The snowpack has settled well, shows immense signs of stormy winter winds. The most recent snowdrift accumulations are well consolidated. Surfaces are melt-freeze encrusted or hard. Above the treeline the terrain is windblown. Snow fills the bowls. Inside the old snow are weak layers of faceted crystals which are not currently a threat.

On Friday, variable conditions, low clouds will pass through. Adequate daytime visibility, loose convective clouds, noticeably colder, moderate NW winds (30-40 km/hr). At 2000 m: -4 degrees. On Saturday morning, reduced visibility due to heavy cloud and snowfall (minor). As of midday, the clouds will often disperse. Strong northerly wind (gusts at 60 km/hr). At 2000 m: -11 degrees.

Little change.