Weather and Mountain Information
The following are links to highly recommended sources of weather and mountain environment information – NZ has a reputation for dynamic and changeable weather - be safe out there!
 NZ Metservice, Excellent source of current local and regional weather conditions as well as forecasts. Also available are Mountain, Coastal and Marine area forecasts and severe weather warnings.
 NZ Mountain Safety Coucil Avalanche Advisory, Current avalanche & snowpack conditions throughout NZ. Updated regularly. Check before you step!
 SunRockIce, The Weather page on this site has excellent links to a variety of weather information for mountaineering in NZ.
 NZ Department of Conservation www.doc.govt.nz Track information and contact details for regional DOC centres. For current track hazards and conditions phone your nearest DOC office.
Further education
 If you want to learn more about NZ’s weather and alpine conditions and safe travel, the NZ Mountain Safety Council runs Avalanche, Alpine, Bush, River Crossing and Risk Management course throughout NZ. See www.mountainsafety.co.nz for more information.
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