Southern Cairngorms

SC 09.02.23 Firm, well bonded snow. Insignificant, shallow accumulations of new snow on NE to SE aspects. Avalanche hazard - Low.

SC 09.02.23 Firm, well bonded snow. Insignificant, shallow accumulations of new snow on NE to SE aspects. Avalanche hazard - Low.

Forecast Snow Stability: The remaining patchy snow will be firm, well bonded and stable. Shallow accumulations of fresh snow will be present in wind sheltered locations on North-East to South-East aspects but deposits will not achieve any significant depth. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: Very light snowfall during the evening followed by a mostly dry day. Strong, generally Westerly winds throughout. 500 metre freezing level overnight, rising steadily to 800 metres by the afternoon. Observed Weather Influences: A cloudy, dry day with strong South-Westerly winds. Freezing level around 1000 metres at midday. ObservedSnowStability: The remaining snow is well bonded and stable. Very limited snow below 900 metres. Patchy cover above this altitude with largest areas present on the very highest summits and on North to East aspects. The avalanche hazard is Low.