Date: 14/9/2020
Conditions Summary
The Spring thaw is in full swing. Rivers and creeks are opening up and access to the Alpine involves some bushwalking from most trailheads. There is still great riding to be had up in the Alpine.
Alpine Hazards
Sub-Alpine Hazards
Daily Discussion
A wet day yesterday with almost 10mm of rain falling throughout the day. Overnight temperatures remained above freezing and as such there will be minimal crust recovery to start the day. Any overnight crust will soften quickly.
Avalanche danger in the spring is variable and can range from Low to High. When things are locked in and frozen first thing, avalanche danger is Low. As the day warms up, and the surface crust deteriorates, avalanche danger can increase. Generally, reduce your exposure to avalanche terrain as temperatures increase, on sun exposed slopes or when there is rain.
Confidence: STRONG
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
Mostly sunny. Winds west to southwesterly 30 to 45 km/h becoming light in the early afternoon then becoming west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the late evening. (Source:BOM)
