The weather will allow a chance to get out and have a look today. Wind-slab conditions in start zones. Breakable crusts trying to get there. A day for enthusiasts.
Wind-slab conditions have formed in start zones. Some areas will be reactive, avoid loaded pillows. Wet snow below 1700 will have re-frozen, you will encounter a breakable crust. Remember, snow has fallen on to bare rock/tussock.
No recent activity reported. Explosive control work on local fields producing minimal results. Some whumphing reported in isolated areas.
Snow showers to low levels for much of yesterday. A late spike in temperature producing rapid settlement and roller balling on sunny aspects. Wind-slab conditions in start zones and around terrain features. Any moist snow will become icy at lower elevations and a breakable crust at those mid-elevations. Coverage is still thin, a good base has developed. Many hidden hazards sit just below a thin coverage. We've had limited backcountry observations.
A good clearance during the morning. Winds strong from the W, turning SW this afternoon. The freezing level slowly rising to 2300 m late today.
Slick conditions have developed. Be prepared, you will find slick areas in unlikely spots. Caution required around steep terrain.
Moderate
New Zealand Avalanche Advisory (NZ Mountain Safety Council)
