Loose Wet
- All elevations
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1
Steep, sunny slopes with uniform coverage may see surface softening.
Avoid travelling in these areas if wet snow and rollerballing is present. Particularly climbers in extreme terrain.
Avalanche forecast
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New Zealand Avalanche Advisory
Avalanche danger
- High Alpine · above 1,800 m
- 1 · Low
- Alpine · 1,200 m–1,800 m
- 1 · Low
- Sub Alpine · below 1,200 m
- No rating
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Highlights
Last of the good weather today.
Rocks/thin snow cover still pose the biggest hazard.
Ski and ride with caution - the sharks are lurking!
Avalanche problems
Recent Avalanche Activity
Some rollerballing and small, natural Loose Wet avalanches out of steep, sunny slopes yesterday. Otherwise minimal activity within the region.
Current Snowpack Conditions
The recent snowfall has begun to form a base. Loaded areas in the Alpine and High Alpine now have enough snow to cover the terrain uniformly.
In general the snowpack is still very thin with rocky conditions dominating.
The cold and clear weather is driving a faceting/weakening process and will need to be monitored ahead of any new snow.
Shady slopes have good cold snow where uniform cover exists. Steep, sunny slopes have been developing a melt freeze crust over the last 3-4 days.
Mountain Weather
Generally fine with N/NW winds increasing throughout day. FAFL 1300m.
Sliding Danger
Still minimal sliding danger.
Forecast Confidence
High
- We are confident due to a stable weather pattern.
- We have a good understanding of the snowpack structure and confidence in the weather forecast.
New Zealand Avalanche Advisory (NZ Mountain Safety Council)