Date: 27/06/2021
prepared by: Craig Sheppard

Regional Outlook:
Moderate to strong westerly winds are forecast to swing south westerly in the afternoon and ease. The storm of the past two days is ending and will be followed by a period of high pressure. Visibility should improve into the afternoon and in the coming days.

Danger Rating

Terrain and travel advice
In the subalpine, the snowpack is thin and there are exposed bushes, rocks and open creeks to navigate. Surface conditions will be icy first thing and should soften during the day as temperatures rise.

Above 1800m and into the alpine, coverage improves and travel becomes easier. Localized ice may be encountered on windward slopes where the new snow has been stripped away leaving only the frozen rain crust.

Visibility will be variable today in the alpine. Be prepared for possible whiteout navigation.

Daily Discussion
Storm snow in the past 48hrs is now over 20cm. Moderate westerly winds have redistributed this snow onto lee slopes. Look for cornice development and windslabs on easterly/southeasterly slopes.

Watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features.

Confidence: STRONG