Avalanche Forecast
Regions: North Island.
We have limited field observations since Saturday's snowfall so if you go out, be sure to assess conditions as you travel. And then share what you find on the Mountain Information Network!
Confidence
Low
Avalanche Summary
No new avalanches have been reported.
Snowpack Summary
20 to 30 cm of dry new snow sits over a crust or moist snow. At upper elevations the new snow has likely been redistributed by wind.
The mid and lower snowpack is generally uniform, with no significant layers of concern.
Below treeline, most areas are below threshold for avalanches.
Weather Summary
Sunday night
Mostly cloudy. 40 to 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -3 °C. Freezing level 500 m.
Monday
A mix of sun and cloud. 30 to 50 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 500 m.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. 20 to 40 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -2 °C. Freezing level 300 m.
Wednesday
20 to 40 cm of new snow. 70 to 90 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -1 °C. Freezing level 1200 m.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
Terrain and Travel Advice
- The new snow may require another day to settle and stabilize.
- Closely monitor how the new snow is bonding to the crust.
- Start on smaller terrain features and gather information before committing to bigger terrain.
- Look for signs of instability: whumphing, hollow sounds, shooting cracks, and recent avalanches.
Avalanche Problems
Storm Slabs
Storm slabs may be poorly bonded to an underlying crust. They are likely be most reactive in wind loaded terrain features.
Aspects: All aspects.
Elevations: Alpine, Treeline.
Likelihood: Possible - Likely
Expected Size: 1 - 2