MAIN RANGE NSW: RECENT OBSERVATIONS
Updated: 6TH JULY 2017
REPORT CONFIDENCE: MODERATE
Observations
Region: Kosciusko NP (NSW)
Patrol Description: Independent Professional
Your Location: ITF Rams Head
Preliminary Observation Alert:
: No precipitation.
Recent Snowfall: 20cm
Recent Frontal Event Characteristics: South-East
Visibility: Generally good to very good (2km or more)
Leeward Snowpack (above 1750m): Low Avalanche Danger
Leeward Snowpack (below 1750): Low Avalanche Danger
Windward & Ridgeline Snowpack:
Observation Summary: We have received 20 cm of snow over the last 24 hours. It fell on the ground with no base. Avalanche risk low. Risk associated with sinking in the snow and getting caught by small trees and bush vegetation.
Date: 7/5/2017
Snowpack Assessments
The schedule for stability assessment reports will be Thursdays and Mondays. The locations chosen are purposefully 'wind loaded' so that the exaggerated results are easier to asses. Locations are on or above tree-line, although this is 'conditions dependent'.
Check the map for this advisory