Northern Cairngorms

0603 for NC Diminishing snow cover with greatest amounts found above 1000m on N to E aspects with good stability. Low Hazard.

0603 for NC Diminishing snow cover with greatest amounts found above 1000m on N to E aspects with good stability. Low Hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: The remaining snow cover will continue to diminish in the mild conditions and will have good stability throughout. Greatest amounts will be found on North to East aspects above 1000 metres, predominately around coire rims and headwalls, gully tops, ridge flanks and high plateaus. Little snow will be found below this altitude. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: A mostly dry forecast and remaining mild with the freezing level above the summits. Storm force winds, initially from the South-West before backing South during the day. Observed Weather Influences: It was a dry morning with some light drizzle during the afternoon. Storm force South-Westerly winds with the freezing level above the summits. ObservedSnowStability: The remaining stable snow patches continue to diminish in the mild conditions. Greatest amounts are found above 1000 metres on North to East aspects mainly around coire rims and back walls, gully tops and on the plateau. Very little snow remains below this altitude. The avalanche hazard is Low.