Southern Cairngorms

SC 7.1.25 Unstable windslab will be present in wind sheltered locations, E, S to SW aspects above 800m. Cornice developing. Mod Haz.

SC 7.1.25 Unstable windslab will be present in wind sheltered locations, E, S to SW aspects above 800m. Cornice developing. Mod Haz.

Forecast Snow Stability: Further snowfall and redistribution of existing light dry snow will continue to develop unstable windslab in wind sheltered locations mainly on East through South to South-West aspects above 800 metres. Drifts will also be encountered in any lee locations on other aspects and at lower elevations. Fragile cornices will form. Areas exposed to the wind will remain scoured and stable. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Forecast Weather Influences: There will be further snow showers down to the glens. Gale force winds throughout, initially North-North-West but mostly North-Westerly. Observed Weather Influences: There has been light snow showers throughout this period down to the glens. Winds were strong, North-North-East overnight, backing to become Northerly during the day. ObservedSnowStability: Areas of windslab have developed in wind sheltered locations mostly on South-East to South-West aspects above 800 metres. These areas are limited in distribution but are only moderately well bonded. Otherwise, there is a thin covering of snow from glen level up with deep drifts encountered in any lee locations. Exposed areas remain scoured. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.