Warnings for dangerous avalanches conditions are in place for high alpine terrain in Aoraki/Mt Cook and Wanaka.
Photo: RNZ / Tess Brunton
A widespread cycle of avalanches large enough to bury and destroy a car or a wood-framed house are expected to have occurred this week at Aoraki.
Alerts for heightened conditions have been issued down to alpine terrain at Tongariro, Arthur's Pass, Ohau, Two Thumbs and Queenstown.