Southern Cairngorms

SC 18.1.25 Patchy wet snow, mainly sheltered areas in the main Cairngorms. Avalanche hazard Low.

SC 18.1.25 Patchy wet snow, mainly sheltered areas in the main Cairngorms. Avalanche hazard Low.

Forecast Snow Stability: Little change. The snow patches will continue to thaw and diminish. Greatest amounts are in the main Cairngorms, generally around corrie rims and other wind sheltered locations on South-East to South-West aspects above 900 metres. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: A dry day is forecast. Freezing levels will remain above the summits but it may feel marginally cooler than of late. Gale force winds throughout, South or South-South-Westerly in direction. Observed Weather Influences: Another dry and mild day. Freezing levels remained above the summits. Winds were very strong overnight but eased from late morning to become moderate South-South-Westerlies. ObservedSnowStability: The patchy snow cover is wet but well bonded and stable. Greatest amounts are found mostly around corrie rims and sheltered locations above 900 metres on South-East to South-West aspects. The avalanche hazard is Low.