Loose Wet
- All elevations
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1
Loose Wet avalanches will be possible across the N 1/2 above 1200m. Avoid steep rocky terrain where possible and be wary of overhead terrain if travelling through low elevation bands.
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
- 1 · Low
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Highlights
Conditions will be very different after the past 48 hours of wind and rain. Be wary of any rainfall in the afternoon increasing hazard.
Avalanche problems
Sliding Danger
Surfaces are hard in places and sliding hazard certainly exists. Be wary of ridgeline travel and assess conditions in terrain with good runouts. An axe and crampons are highly recommended.
Forecast Confidence
High
- We have a good understanding of the snowpack structure and confidence in the weather forecast.
Recent Avalanche Activity
There has been no avalanche activity reported in the past 48 hours.
Current Snowpack Conditions
The snowpack has seen significant wind above 1800m. Previously moist grains and a recently formed rain crust make for an interesting surface combination. Beneath this, there is no siginficant layering of note with the only storm of this season snow well consolidated through to ground.
Mountain Weather
Moderate Westerly's continue. Light rainfall throughout Wednesday. FAFL up to 2500m.
New Zealand Avalanche Advisory (NZ Mountain Safety Council)