MAIN RANGE NSW:
RECENT OBSERVATIONS
UPDATED: 13th / AUG /2018

REPORT CONFIDENCE: STRONG
CURRENT UNTIL: 17th / Aug / 2018

OBSERVATION SUMMARY

TREND: IMPROVING / ONGOING / DETERIORATING

RECENT OBSERVATIONS

SERVERe WEATHER WARNING:
UPGRADED MONDAY 13TH

CONSIDERABLE AVALANCHE DANGER.

SUNDAY

FIELD OBSERVATIONS

The landscape has changed with the last storm. 30-50cm of snow has fallen and the backcountry has a nice new layer of powder snow on it. The Snow continued late on Sunday and was falling at 1cm / hr in the PM. We had easy results on Hand shear and compression tests. CTE4SP@15cm on buried surface hoar. CTM16SP@31cm on buried surface hoar. CTH24SP@84cm on buried graupel. This deep result has changed since Friday when it was only collapsing, now its planar shearing. This deep persistent weak layer @84cm could be a concern on steep terrain so be careful on lee to the SW on slopes over 35 deg.

OUTLOOK

There is a large storm due to hit late Tuesday night. This added weight on the snowpack will most likely see natural avalanches on steep loaded terrain as the buried surface hoar will be very touchy.

Stay in simple terrain and steer clear of terrain traps and natural hang fire while skiing and touring. Let this storm cycle move through and enjoy the touring on the weekend.

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