Lochaber

LO for 7.1 New unstable windslab mainly on NE-E-S aspects above 950m. Not expected to be deep or extensive. Haz Low.

LO for 7.1 New unstable windslab mainly on NE-E-S aspects above 950m. Not expected to be deep or extensive. Haz Low.

Forecast Snow Stability: New unstable windslab will be deposited in wind sheltered areas, mainly on North-East through East to South aspects above 950 metres. Accumulations are not expected to be extensive nor gain significant depth. Much will also form on bare ground. Steep coire rims, the tops of gullies and the flanks of ridges will be most affected. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: The wind will be strong, initially Northerly, then mainly West-North-West or North-Westerly. Light snow showers at most levels are expected after midnight. It will remain cold, with the freezing level around 200 or 300 metres. Observed Weather Influences: It was a mainly dry day, with a few light snow showers during the afternoon. Winds were moderate North-North-Easterly. It was freezing at most levels. ObservedSnowStability: There is a covering of soft stable snow on most aspects above 400 metres. Isolated deposits of windslab persist, mainly on North-East to South-East aspects above 1100 metres. These are shallow, limited in extent and generally avoidable. During the afternoon shallow new deposits formed, mainly on South and South-West aspects above 1000 metres, but accumulations are not significant. The avalanche hazard is Low.