Loose Wet
- All elevations
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1
With a forecast of a sunny afternoon, loose wet avalanches may occur on sunny aspects during the hottest part of the day.
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
Clear skies in the afternoon and a rising freezing level may increase the danger of loose wet avalanches on sunny aspects.
Avalanche problems
Recent Avalanche Activity
No new avalanche activity has been seen. Please provide any snowpack or avalanche observations using the link below.
Current Snowpack Conditions
The snowpack is generally well-settled. The last storm snow has settled and bonded well. The snow on sunny aspects may be sensitive to the sun.
Mountain Weather
Cloudy with the odd light snow shower, clearing in the afternoon. The southerly gale will ease in the afternoon. Freezing level rising from 1200m to 1500m in the morning.
Sliding Danger
The snow will be hard in places, especially in the morning. An ice axe and crampons will need to be carried for mountain travel.
Forecast Confidence
High
- We are confident due to a stable weather pattern.
- We are uncertain about how the timing or intensity of solar radiation will affect the snowpack.
New Zealand Avalanche Advisory (NZ Mountain Safety Council)