AVYCASTMt Hutt — Avalanche Forecast
Avalanche danger in Mt Hutt (New Zealand) is 1 — Low, valid for Monday, October 12, 2026. Published by New Zealand Avalanche Advisory.
Spring is well and truly here. A great weekend to get some final turns in, choose your aspects wisely!
Danger by Elevation
Active Avalanche Problems
None observed past 48 hours. Saturday: Fine, late afternoon cloud developing. Light Westerly's, FAFL 2600m.Sunday: Fine. W 1/4 winds die away. FAFL 2800m.Monday: Fine, light wind. FAFL remains above 2500m. Sliding hazard will exist on wind-stripped ridge lines and at all elevations, especially in the morning. This problem will cease to exist as temperatures rise and surfaces soften. Crampons and an axe are always a good idea in spring!
The upper snowpack has seen significant warming and is well into a melt-freeze cycle. Below this, there is little layering of note. The N 1/2 is primarily melt-forms. The Southerly 1/2 does have multiple buried crust layers that remain intact but is otherwise entirely melt-forms.
Source: New Zealand Avalanche Advisory · View Original Bulletin
Original (EN)
Frequently asked questions
What does avalanche danger level 1 (Low) mean?
Generally favourable conditions — avalanches are possible mainly with high additional load on very steep terrain.
How often is the Mt Hutt forecast updated?
Avycast refreshes hourly; the bulletin is republished by New Zealand Avalanche Advisory usually once a day during the season.
Who publishes the Mt Hutt avalanche forecast?
New Zealand Avalanche Advisory — the official warning service. Avycast aggregates and translates it; always check the original bulletin.
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