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Avalanche danger
Forecast issued 5 hours ago · valid to Sep 21
Published by New Zealand Avalanche Advisory
With the freezing level rising tomorrow and high radiation, expect the loose wet hazard to increase tomorrow. Although we expect only small avalanches in the wrong place can have high consequences. Consider runouts, including what's above you.
With the freezing level rising tomorrow and high radiation, expect the loose wet hazard to increase tomorrow. Although we expect only small avalanches in the wrong place can have high consequences. Consider runouts, including what's above you.
With strong winds over the last few days, small isolated hard slabs may exist at higher elevations from strong winds.
Nothing reported in the last 48hrs
If you see any avalanches, please report them in the public observations section of the website.
6cm of snow fell on the 17th withg little wind. Thei fell on a snowpack that haz been wind blowen and warmed, a consolidated snowpack.
Fine until early evening then some snow. Northwesterlies developing. Winds rising to westerly 80 km/h in the early evening. Freezing level rising to 3500 metres in the afternoon.
The melt-freeze cycle has been happening the last few days. Crampons and an ice axe are a good idea for backcountry travel.
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New Zealand Avalanche Advisory (NZ Mountain Safety Council)
