Aspiring — Avalanche Forecast

There have been no recent reports of avalanche activity since last weekend. If you see any recent avalanche occurrences or have any relevant snowpack information or photos, you can share them via the Public Observations link on the NZAA home page. Mt Aspiring National Park ForecastForecastRain, with snow to 2600 metres, clearing to fine in the morning. Cloud increasing in the evening.Wind at 1000 metres Northwesterly 50 km/h, dying out in the morning.Wind at 2000 metres Westerly gale 80 km/h, easing to 30 km/h in the morning, then dying out in the afternoon.Wind at 3000 metres Westerly severe gale 90 km/h, easing to gale 70 km/h in the morning, then to 40 km/h in the afternoon.Freezing level 2800 metres, lowering to 1700 metres in the morning. At this time of year, firm ice is often likely in the mornings.  Depending on your timing and objectives, you may need an ice axe and crampons. 

Most aspects and elevations are now showing spring snowpack characteristics, where conditions are generally firm and icy in the mornings, then turn isothermic, wet, and unsupportive during the warmer hours of the day. The snowline is retreating quickly and is currently about 1650 m on south aspects and 1800 m on east and west aspects.