Craigieburn Range — Avalanche Forecast

Nil reported in the past 48hrs. Sunday: Rain developing in the morning, possibly heavy and falling as snow above 500m. Rain easing in the afternoon and clearing in the evening. Westerly winds turning Southwest in the morning. Freezing level 800m.Monday: Isolated showers, with increasing cloudy periods. Strong West to Southwest winds. Freezing level 1000m rising to 1400m in the morning. Ice axe and crampons are recommended as the snow surface may be hard, especially in the morning, then softening during the day..  Ski Crampons will be handy if adventuring on skis or snowboard.

Snow coverage across the forecast area is super variable. Up to 150cm in some areas down to rime covered rocks in others.  The snowpack is now isothermic in all areas below 1800m. Warm weather in the last few weekss have created a Spring like snowpack. A good melt-freeze cycle has been happening meaning good 'corn skiing'. 10cm of light dry snow fell overnight and during 23/09 with a further 8cm 24/09.