Southern Cairngorms

SC 31.03 Unstable windslab will be found on E through S to SW aspects above 950m. Elsewhere firm and icy. Avalanche hazard Moderate.

SC 31.03 Unstable windslab will be found on E through S to SW aspects above 950m. Elsewhere firm and icy. Avalanche hazard Moderate.

Forecast Snow Stability: Areas of moderately bonded windslab will be found on wind sheltered East through South to South-West aspects above 950 metres. Greatest hazard will be found on steep terrain around corrie rims and gully tops mainly on the highest hills along the Northern boundary of the forecast area. Elsewhere, occasional drifts at lower levels with older snow very hard and icy. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Forecast Weather Influences: There will be further light snow showers at all levels, some overnight but mostly during the afternoon. Winds will remain strong Northerlies overnight but backing and easing during the day to give a gentle breeze from the West. Observed Weather Influences: Heavy snow showers to all levels. Winds were strong from the North. ObservedSnowStability: Localised accumulations of unstable windslab are forming in wind sheltered locations only on South-East to South-West aspects above 950 metres. Mostly affected are sharply defined corrie rims and gully tops, particularly towards the Northern boundary of the forecast area. New accumulations are also found below this altitude but depth and distribution are not particularly extensive at present. Elsewhere exposed terrain is very firm and icy. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.