Bollettino valanghe

Queenstown

New Zealand Avalanche Advisory
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Pericolo valanghe

High Alpine · above 1,800 m
2 · Moderato
Alpine · 1,200 m–1,800 m
1 · Debole
Sub Alpine · below 1,200 m
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In sintesi

Backcountry conditions are still limited. Given the poor visibility and limited conditions, back country travel is not recommended at present.

Problemi valanghivi

  • Wind Slabs

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    Probabilità
    Unlikely
    Dimensione
    1

    More snow and wind today, snowfall totals are expected to be light. Soft and hard slab conditions have formed at upper elevations. It is close to reaching threshold in some areas. Snow has fallen on to bare rock/tussock.

Forecast Confidence

Moderate

  • We are uncertain due to a limited number of field observations.
  • We are uncertain about forecast precipitation amounts.

Recent Avalanche Activity

Some control work using explosives yielding minimal results yesterday.

Current Snowpack Conditions

Some consolidation of the pack yesterday with a higher freezing level than forecast. More snow falling overnight and during today. Wind-slab conditions in start zones. Coverage is thin, we are seeing a good base develop. Many hidden hazards are lurking just below a thin coverage.

Mountain Weather

Cloudy with snow showers for much of the day. Winds from the SE rising to gale strength during the morning. The freezing level lowering to 900 m.

Sliding Danger

N/A

New Zealand Avalanche Advisory (NZ Mountain Safety Council)

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