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TOR for 3/1 Localised unstable windslab, steep wind sheltered locations, W to N aspects above 950m. Thawing elsewhere. Av Haz Mod.

TOR for 3/1 Localised unstable windslab, steep wind sheltered locations, W to N aspects above 950m. Thawing elsewhere. Av Haz Mod.

Forecast Snow Stability: Localised areas of unstable windslab will continue to build throughout the period, affecting wind sheltered locations at summit levels above 950 metres on steep West to North aspects. Terrain features most affected will be higher coire rims, gully tops and ridge flanks. Fragile cornices will develop above the same locations. Elsewhere, the existing shallow snowpack will be thawing and consolidating. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Forecast Weather Influences: Showers or longer periods of light rain and summit snow are expected throughout the period, but mostly during the day. There will be a persistent strong, generally South-East wind throughout. The freezing level will be maintained around the higher summits. Observed Weather Influences: A cloudy day with persistent light rain and drizzle at most levels. Strong East-South-East wind. Main freezing level around the higher summits. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is thawing and consolidation at most levels. Little snow remains below 550 metres. Localised areas of windslab are slowly building in wind sheltered locations at summit levels above 950 metres, mostly on steep West to North-West aspects. Coire rims, tops of gullies and high ridge flanks are terrain features chiefly affected. The avalanche hazard is Low.