Nock Mountains

Isolated avalanche prone locations

Isolated avalanche prone locations

Avalanche danger os LOW. Small fresh snowdrift patches can be triggered in isolated cases on very steep (>35°) N/E facing slopes. Trigger-sensitivity increases with ascending altitude. Avalanche prone locations are mostly near ridglines and, pending good visibility, are easily recognized. Caution urged in terrain where falls are possible. On extremely steep grassy slopes, isolated small glide-snow avalanches or wet slides are possible below 2400.

The old snowpack has settled and consolidated amid the higher temperatures and solar radiation. More deeply embedded weak layers are no longer likely to trigger. North of the Main Alpine Ridge there was by Tuesday there was 10-15 cm of fresh snow registered. Winds were moderate to strong from the west, transporting the loose snow, generating fresh snowdrift accumulations. There were deposited on wind-protected shady slopes atop a loose snowpack surface where they are prone to triggering. Snow depths are below average. Below 1800 m there is little snow on the ground.

On Thursday, good visibility apart from some fogbanks. Sunshine until early afternoon, no precipitation. Winds will remain light. At 2000 m: -2 to +3 degrees, at 3000 m, -4 degrees.

Little change expected, low avalanche danger will continue.