Avalanches remain possible at higher elevations where varying snow amounts and wind have buried a crust.
Varying amounts of snow have accumulated atop a widespread crust since last weekend. Expect slabs to be larger and more likely in wind-loaded terrain.
No recent avalanche activity has been reported.
If you head out, please consider posting your observations to the Mountain Information Network.
Approximately 50 cm or more of recent snow has buried a widespread crust formed last weekend. Strong winds have redistributed this snow in exposed terrain, while the snow remains generally low-density in sheltered terrain.
Below the crust, the remainder of the snowpack is generally settled and well-bonded.
Read the MIN from the local AvCan field team for more details on North Island conditions.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. 2 to 5 cm of snow. 30 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -6 °C.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. 10 km/h west ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. 1 cm of snow. 20 km/h northwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -5 °C.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. 5 to 15 cm of snow. 20 km/h southwest ridgetop wind. Treeline temperature -4 °C.
More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.
