Storm Slabs
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More snow forecast tomorrow, with gale winds. Expect the storm slab hazard to stay elevated tomorrow. Good route selection required for any backcountry travel tomorrow.
Winds are forecast to increase tomorrow, which in turn will increase the wind slab hazard. Combined with forecast new snow, the hazard will require good route selection skills for any backcountry travel. Consider runout zones, as the new snow totals get larger, there is enough snow on the ground now for avalanches to run into the valleys.
More snow forecast tomorrow, with gale winds. Expect the storm slab hazard to stay elevated tomorrow. Good route selection required for any backcountry travel tomorrow.
If the freezing level raises, the loose wet hazard will increase at lower elevations.
Nothing reported in the last few days. If you see anything, please report it in the public observations section of the NZAA website.
30mm of rain fell today with snow above 2000m and gale NW winds. This fell on limited snow below 2000m and a variable snowpack above 2000m. Above 2000m limited snow existed before 80cm of snow fell last week which had a few dats to settle. Limited layers of concern exist within the old snow.
Rain, heavy at times with thunderstorms possible. Snow possible to 1500 metres. Winds Northwesterlies gale 75 km/h, rising to severe gale 120 km/h for a time in the afternoon and early evening. Freezing level 2000 metres.
Expect firm areas from the sun melting and then the surface refreezing at night. Crampons and ice axe a good idea for ridge travel.
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New Zealand Avalanche Advisory (NZ Mountain Safety Council)