Date: 27/8/2020
Conditions Summary
In the alpine, there is plenty of wind etched snow on windward aspects and cross loaded features. There are also isolated areas of ice where the storm snow was stripped away during the storm by strong - extreme NW winds.
Yesterday there was great skiing in sheltered areas, specifically east to south aspects below ridges.
Alpine Hazards
Sub-Alpine Hazards
Daily Discussion
Tests in the alpine yesterday did not reveal any instabilities in the upper snowpack. However with a mostly clear day ahead and forecasted rising temperatures, exercise caution on steep solar slopes. Evaluate terrain and snow carefully before committing to your line.
The weather is set to deteriorate this afternoon with strengthening winds and possible snow.
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
Partly cloudy. Very high (90%) chance of snow showers, most likely this evening. Winds westerly 25 to 35 km/h tending west to northwesterly 40 to 60 km/h in the afternoon then increasing to 60 to 85 km/h in the evening. (Source:BOM)
