Mt Hutt — Avalanche Forecast

The latest avalanche bulletin for Mt Hutt (New Zealand) was valid until Saturday, October 31, 2026 (danger 1 — Low). No newer forecast has been published — likely off-season.

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This bulletin expired on Saturday, October 31, 2026 — no newer forecast has been published.

Maximum Danger
1 · LOW
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A very fine Saturday! Get out and enjoy what will likely be the last weekend of decent snow cover in the Hutt range.

Danger by Elevation

Alpine1Low
Treeline1Low
Below treeline1Low

Active Avalanche Problems

Wet Snow
Wet Snow
Alpine
Size1/5
FrequencyUnlikely
StabilityGood

None observed past 48 hours. Fine, light Southerly winds. FAFL back up to 2700m. Spring snowpack. Crampons and an axe are highly recommended for any snow travel.

The snowpack had receded hugely recently. It is now mostly melt forms with very little layering of note. Thresholds are around 2200m on the solar half, 1800m on the polar half. Ridgeline are very rocky and have little to no snow cover.

Source: New Zealand Avalanche Advisory · View Original Bulletin

Original (EN)

Frequently asked questions

What does avalanche danger level 1 (Low) mean?

Generally favourable conditions — avalanches are possible mainly with high additional load on very steep terrain.

How often is the Mt Hutt forecast updated?

Avycast refreshes hourly; the bulletin is republished by New Zealand Avalanche Advisory usually once a day during the season.

Who publishes the Mt Hutt avalanche forecast?

New Zealand Avalanche Advisory — the official warning service. Avycast aggregates and translates it; always check the original bulletin.

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