Southern Cairngorms

Forecast Snow Stability: Further snowfall and drifting of deposits will continue to form unstable windslab in wind sheltered locations on West to North aspects above 900 metres where avalanches are likely. South-West and some North-East aspects will also be affected. Moderately bonded windslab will be present below this altitude and above 700 metres. Fragile cornices will continue to develop. Slopes exposed to the wind will be scoured and icy. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable.

Forecast Weather Influences: Precipitation throughout the period, falling as snow, mainly above 700 metres. Winds will be strong East-South-Easterly. Freezing level fluctuating between 700 and 800 metres. Observed Weather Influences: Persistent precipitation throughout the period, settling as wet snow at 600 metres, drier above. Gale force East-South-Easterly winds. Freezing level around 750 metres. ObservedSnowStability: Snowfall and constant drifting have continued to build unstable windslab in wind sheltered locations on West to North aspects above 900 metres. South-West aspects and some North-East aspects have also been affected due to cross-loaded deposits. Moderately bonded accumulations present below this altitude and above 700 metres. Fragile cornices have formed. Slopes exposed to the winds are scoured and icy. The avalanche hazard is Considerable.