Nock Mountains

Isolated avalanche prone locations

Isolated avalanche prone locations

Avalanche danger is LOW. Small fresh snowdrift patches can be triggered on extremely N/E slopes (>35°) above 2000 m. Trigger-sensitivity increases with ascending altitude. Avalanche prone locations are mostly near ridgelines and easily recognized, pending adequate visibility. Caution in terrain where you can fall. On steep grassy slopes, isolated small glide-snow avalanches are possible, particularly below 2400 m.

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 Wednesday, heavy clouds will pass through, light conditions can become diffuse. These will move eastwards during the morning, sunny weather and good visibility will set in. Winds will remain weak. At 2000 m: -2 degrees; at 3000 m: -6 degrees.

Fresh snowdrift accumulations are consolidating. Avalanche danger will remain low.