Date: 10/10/2020
Conditions Summary
The main descriptor of yesterday was WET. Steady rainfall in the sub-alpine penetrated into the snowpack and weakened it. In some areas the snow was not supportive to walking or skiing with collapsing occurring around shrubs in particular.
Alpine Hazards
Sub-Alpine Hazards
Daily Discussion:
Temperatures have decreased over night and after yesterday’s rain, expect to find icy conditions in your travels: in particular, a breakable surface crust in the sub-alpine.
There is still great uncertainty in the alpine. If venturing up high, carefully evaluate the snowpack, and be conservative and cautious with your route selection. Human triggered avalanches are possible.
Confidence: LOW
Uncertainty with alpine conditions
We need your eyes too. If you’ve been touring in the Alpine National Park we’d love to know what you have seen. Every little bit helps.
Weather Summary
Partly cloudy. Slight (20%) chance of a snow shower. Winds south easterly 25 to 40 km/h tending easterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon then becoming light in the evening. (Source: BOM)
