AVYCASTQueenstown — Avalanche Forecast
Backcountry information has been limited. Wet slide activity is linked to rain intensities and the freezing level. Both are changing hourly. Be aware of your surroundings. Note changes in rainfall amounts, the temperature and sun. Be reactive to the changing conditions.
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Some lose wet activity has been noted. Precipitation levels were lighter than forecast. Showers easing and becoming less frequent by afternoon, sunny periods increasing. Strong NW winds will ease as they turn W this afternoon. The freezing level lowering to 1700 m. A high freezing level. No real issues today.
The snowpack became moist below 2000 m. With cold overnight temps expect a breakable crust this morning on all aspects. Any new snow will be at those higher elevations. Forecast rain/snow levels have been less than forecast. With the high freezing level we can expect wet slide activity. Timing and the size of events again a little unknown. Pay particular attention of slopes that lead to terrain traps. Be aware of avalanche run out zones.
Source: New Zealand Avalanche Advisory · View Original Bulletin
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