Date / Region: 12/07/2020 NSWMainRange
Advisory Confidence: LOW - Limited Observations
Alpine Conditions
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:
There may be limited visibility in the Alpine. Melt-freeze crust will soften through the day, so expect variable conditions. BOM has a forecast of possible thunderstorms so be ready to retreat to shelter if a storm is approaching. Very little snow below 1750m making travel difficult. In the alpine, there is enough cover to travel on skins, although there are still obstacles. Ridges are shallow and icy.
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Observations Summary 10th July
Snow Surface Conditions Summary
Shallow and icy on ridgetops. Variable conditions on all aspects with areas of sastrugi. Rideable quality snow reported on some east, west and south aspects. North aspects becoming soft and gluggy and balling up on skins and crampons. Melt freeze crusts are breakable and provide some difficult riding conditions.
Rocks, bushes and fallen timber exposed below treeline.
Weather Summary
Light E winds in the morning, strengthening and turning ESE. Possibility of snow above 1300m. Min -3 Max 3. Chance of a thunderstorm. [Source: BOM]