Northern Cairngorms

NC for 03.12 Unconsolidated snow on all aspects, above 600m. Deeper older accumulations on mainly E-S-W aspects above 900m. Haz Low.

NC for 03.12 Unconsolidated snow on all aspects, above 600m. Deeper older accumulations on mainly E-S-W aspects above 900m. Haz Low.

Forecast Snow Stability: Little change is expected. Unconsolidated snow will remain on all aspects, mainly above 600 metres. Deeper accumulations of older snow will remain, mainly on East through South to West aspects above 900 metres. These will be generally stable. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: It is expected to remain cold (around -7C summit temperatures) and dry, with light Southerly backing East-South-Easterly winds. Observed Weather Influences: It was a bright clear dry cold (-7C on summits) day, with very light generally Southerly wind. ObservedSnowStability: There is a covering of unconsolidated snow on all aspects, having gained depth mainly above 900 metres. Deeper accumulations are present in sheltered areas, mainly on East through South to West aspects above 900 metres. These are generally stable. The avalanche hazard is Low.