Torridon

TOR for 25/02. Generally shallow stable snowpack. But, locallised weakness in windslab, N to E aspects above 800m. Av haz Moderate.

TOR for 25/02. Generally shallow stable snowpack. But, locallised weakness in windslab, N to E aspects above 800m. Av haz Moderate.

Forecast Snow Stability: In general, the snow cover will be stable, shallow and mainly lie on bare ground. However, weaknesses will persist in deeper pockets of windslab that remain in steep locations, largely above 800 metres on North to East aspects. Terrain most affected will be tops of gullies, coire rims and ridge flanks, particularly where the windslab overlies firm old snow. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Forecast Weather Influences: It will be a largely dry, part cloudy day, but thickening cloud late afternoon may bring a few flakes of snow. Light Southerly winds initially will gradually back North and freshen through the day. The freezing level will rise to around 600 metres by the end of the period. Observed Weather Influences: A largely dry, part cloudy day with good sunny spells and light variable winds. Isolated wintry showers in the afternoon. The freezing level was around 650 metres. ObservedSnowStability: In general, the snow cover is stable, shallow and mainly lies on bare ground. However, isolated weaknesses exist in deposits of windslab, on steep, previously wind sheltered terrain, primarily around summit levels on North to East aspects, most notably, where the windslab overlies firm old snow. The avalanche hazard is Low.