Loose Wet
- All elevations
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1
Rain on snow will cause the service to soften increasing the Loose Wet hazard. Sudden onset of heavy rain means it is time to head to low angle terrain away from steep slopes above.
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
A little precipitation is forecast overnight, hopefully snow.
Avalanche problems
Wind Slabs
- All elevations
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1
Strong Westerly 1/2 winds will blow any available snow onto Lee aspects. Watch for direction changes throughout this stormy period and adjust plans accordinglyThese slabs will be very and difficult to trigger however be cautious if seeking steep terrain on polar aspects above 1800m.
Recent Avalanche Activity
Nil reported in the past 24hrs
Current Snowpack Conditions
Snow coverage across the forecast area is super variable. Up to 150cm in some areas down to rime covered rocks. Tests above 1700m show a thick rain crust is found closer to the ground (30-60cm down) on most aspects with a thin laver of sugary crystals (Facets) observed both above and below. Although not reactive to skier traffic right now the lower snowpack will require monitoring over the next few weeks. New loading by snow, wind or rain may affect this layer so we will need to remain vigilant to see if it weakens or gains strength.
Mountain Weather
Sunday: Scattered rain, mainly in the morning. Persistent and heavier toward the Divide. Snow to 1400m. Northeasterly winds turnig Westerly and rising to gale in the morning. Freezing level 1700m.
Monday: A few showers. Southwest winds easing in the morning. Freezing level 1700m lowering to 1400m before dawn.
Sliding Danger
Wind stripped areas and exposed ridges will be very firm. Ice axe and Crampons are recommended if venturing out.
Forecast Confidence
Moderate
- We are uncertain if precipitation will fall as rain or snow.
- We are uncertain due to variable freezing levels.
New Zealand Avalanche Advisory (NZ Mountain Safety Council)