Wind Slabs
- All elevations
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1
Steep entries into start zones are where pillows of snow have been created. Avoid obvious areas of concern. Triggering an event may end up taking you for a ride over rocks or a bluff.
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
Make the most of today, an active front is moving our way. The avalanche danger may be increasing in the days ahead.
Avalanche problems
Recent Avalanche Activity
No recent activity reported. Some moistening of the snow on N facing aspects.
Current Snowpack Conditions
A slight warming trend late yesterday saw N facing aspects soften slightly. Expect a light crust on those aspects after another cold night. Start zones and steep entries are places you may find wind-slab conditions. Remember, many hidden hazards sit just below a thin snowpack.
Mountain Weather
Almost a repeat of yesterday, A fine sunny start will slowly deteriorate as high cloud moves in during the afternoon. The freezing level rising to around 2000 m. Winds increasing from the NW late in the day.
Sliding Danger
Slick conditions may be encountered under a light dusting of snow. Be prepared, you could be surprised of hard icy snow below 1600 m. Caution required in and around steep terrain.
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)