Loose Wet
- All elevations
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1
Loose Wet avalanches will be possible across the N 1/4 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
- No rating
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Highlights
Groundhog day in the Hutt Range. There have been reports of soft turns both on solar aspects and polar aspects if you look in the right place!
Avalanche problems
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. Elsewhere, previously moist grains and a rain crust make for an interesting surface combination. This surface has been seeing some afternoon softening below 1700m, even on the Southerly 1/2 with recent warm temperatures. Underneath the surface there is no siginficant layering of note with the only storm of this season snow well consolidated through to ground.
Mountain Weather
Monday: Fine, light Southerlys, FAFL up to 2000m.
Tuesday: Fine with afternoon high cloud, winds swing to the NW and increase to moderate, FAFL up as high as 2400m.
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.
New Zealand Avalanche Advisory (NZ Mountain Safety Council)