🌧️⚡ Severe Weather – Aoraki Mount Cook Heavy rain has already hit areas near the Main Divide (100 mm today) with 150–200 mm expected. Winds at Mueller Hut reached 147 km/h—conditions are extreme! Avalanche observations are limited to “looking at the window”, but large avalanches have likely occurred or could happen during this storm. Most regions in the South Island are at HIGH avalanche danger—today is not the day for venturing into avalanche terrain. ✅ Stay safe indoors: get on top of work, r

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