Date / Region: 01/07/2020 NSWMainRange
Advisory Confidence:
MODERATE
Alpine Conditions for 02/07/2020
Sub-Alpine Conditions
Mountain environments can be categorised as above or below the tree line, thus Alpine and Subalpine respectively. Find out more about how these types of terrain can create or mitigate backcountry hazards here.
Travel & Terrain advice:
High winds predicted for the morning, gusts up to 100kmh in the Alpine, creating blizzard conditions. Temps dropping and precip turning to snow in the early hours. Snow above 1600 metres at first, lowering to above 1200 metres by evening. Beware of obstacles above and below treeline due to shallow snowpack, particularly hazardous due to the low visibility.
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Observations Summary 01/07/20
Snow Surface Conditions Summary
Soft conditions due to warm temps made for difficult riding. Cover negotiable above treeline although there are still plenty of obstacles. Below treeline cover was boggy and unsupportive with lots of rocks and bushes exposed.
Shallow cover at lower elevations. High Alpine not observed.
Shallow cover at lower elevations. High Alpine not observed.
Weather Summary
Winds strengthening as a strong cold front brings strong northwest winds and snow from early morning. Winds moderating in the afternoon.