Date: 08/08/2020
Conditions Summary
Yesterday a field team traveled on East and North aspects up to approximately 1800m. In the morning, a thin melt freeze crust on the surface and heavier snow underneath made for difficult travel conditions. In the afternoon, this crust had been buried by 10cm of new snow.
Forecasted Alpine Hazards
Forecasted Sub-Alpine Hazards
Daily Discussion
With heavy amounts of snow and wind in the forecast, the avalanche hazard will rise to Considerable during this storm. Expect new wind slab development in the alpine and storm slabs in the sub-alpine.
Confidence: LOW
Uncertain of forecasted precipitation amounts and wind speeds.
Avalanche Problems
Primary Problem
Dangerous avalanche conditions. Careful snowpack evaluation, cautious route-finding and conservative decision-making essential.
Secondary Problem
Heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully; identify features of concern.
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Weather Summary
Cloudy. Very high (near 100%) chance of snow. Heavy snowfalls possible. Winds easterly 35 to 50 km/h decreasing to 25 to 40 km/h in the morning then turning southeasterly in the evening. (Source: BOM)
