A significant storm cycle will be impacting the Hutt Range in the next 48 hours. The hazard will almost certainly increase to Considerable but might reach High as this storm develops.
Backcountry travel in avalanche terrain would be unwise throughout this period.
Storm Slab avalanches will be almost certain across all aspects and elevations for the next 48 hours. These will likely run within new snow and be as large as size 2.5. Use any cracking, whumphing or recent avalanche activity as an obvious sign of heightened danger.
Loose Dry avalanches will be likely during the next 48 hours. These will be specific to steep terrain over 40degrees.
No recent avalanche activity has been observed or reported!
15cm of new snow fell throughout Sunday. Prior to this, there was very little to report as far as previous snowpack conditions go. Conditions will change rapidly as this storm progresses and it will transition to a full blown winter snowpack.
Heavy snowfall across the next 48 hours. Winds swing to the Southerly 1/4 and increase to strong during Monday. FAFL 1200m Monday, 1400m Tuesday.
There is no sliding danger right now.
Moderate
New Zealand Avalanche Advisory (NZ Mountain Safety Council)
