Wind Slabs
- All elevations
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1
Small pockets of wind slab may form around terrain features with light Sth winds.
Unlikely to see any significant accumulation. Avoid areas of obvious loading if deeper than boot top.
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
Cold temps over the spring like snowpack have resulted in firm conditions.
Some new snow throughout the day will bond poorly - Dust on Crust.
Unlikely to see significant accumulation. Sliding danger is a real concern.
Avalanche problems
Recent Avalanche Activity
No significant recent activity .
Current Snowpack Conditions
A stronger/thicker freeze + colder temps than expected yesterday. A consolidated snowpack as a result.
Today a couple of cms of new snow has dusted the firm melt freeze crust that is the old surface.
Of note is that sth slopes have seen heat effect and have a crust on most elevations.
Mountain Weather
Cold temperatures and light snow throughout the day. Light Sth winds with the FAFL dropping to 800m.
Sliding Danger
There is a real sliding hazard in the region currently.
Expect firm conditions on all aspects, particularly in the morning.
An ice axe/crampons are recommended as well as caution moving over consequential terrain.
Forecast Confidence
Moderate
- We are uncertain about forecast snowfall amounts.
New Zealand Avalanche Advisory (NZ Mountain Safety Council)