Date / Region: 07/07/2020 VICNorthEast
Advisory Confidence: MODERATE
Alpine Conditions
Sub-Alpine Conditions
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Travel & Terrain advice:
Alpine snow conditions have firmed up top to bottom with the beginning of a melt freeze crust forming most prominently on solar aspects. Medium density snow in steep shaded aspects. Mending of weakness within new snow and the bonding with the base of old snow in those isolated high alpine aspects will have taken place through a two day cycle of warm midday temperatures (+5˚) and a return to below zero overnight (-2˚).
Regional Community Observations:
Reports of fallen timber and bark debris at lower elevations on access routes significantly increasing travel times.
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Observations Summary
Snow Surface Conditions Summary
The most relevant observation of the snow surface conditions are the beginnings of a melt freeze crust from 1600m elevation to the top. On exposed areas rime exists on bushes and ‘cauliflower’ ice forms are building. Not great for touring, yet in the long term it will sure up the base and save the snowpack for the next dump hopefully due this weekend when the backcountry season can start in ernest.
Alpine depth: 45-60cm
Snow condition: Heavy fresh / Rime / Melt freeze crust
Sub-Alpine depth: 25cm
Snow condition: Wet Fresh, Low density.
Alpine depth: 20cm
Snow condition: Wet Fresh, Low density, Rime
Sub-Alpine depth: 25cmSnow condition: Wet Fresh, Low density.
Weather Summary
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