This was 1989, before avalanche forecasting was part of a climber's preparation and before locator beacons were frequently used. Using a traffic light system, it alerts people to any avalanche risk. HOW FORECASTING WORKSMost avalanche fatalities in New Zealand were among mountaineers and climbers, MSC confirmed. A few days before heading out, and on the day of the trip, Daisley suggested looking at the avalanche forecast alongside the weather forecast. However, he noted that, just like the weather, an avalanche forecast is just that - a forecast, it's not a perfect science.

Source: Stuff June 15, 2020 08:15 UTC