Date: 26/07/2020
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:
A dusting of snow overnight will not significantly change in the current conditions.
The big change today is the visibility. Expect near whiteout conditions in the alpine and be prepared for whiteout navigation if venturing above the trees.
Localised ice is a concern particularly on windward slopes where snow has been stripped away.
Field tests are still showing that the most recent wind slabs in the alpine are not bonding well to the previous surface (crust). These wind slabs are predominantly on SE slopes.
Avoid steep convex slopes in the alpine and investigate this interface before committing to steeper lines.
Advisory Confidence: MODERATE
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Weather Summary
Cloudy. Very high (90%) chance of snow, becoming less likely late this afternoon and evening. Light winds. (Source: BOM)