Southern Cairngorms

SC 14.1.25 Thawing at all levels. Greatest accumulations remain on E, SE, S and SW aspects above 900m. Fragile cornices. Av Haz Low.

SC 14.1.25 Thawing at all levels. Greatest accumulations remain on E, SE, S and SW aspects above 900m. Fragile cornices. Av Haz Low.

Forecast Snow Stability: The snowpack will continue to consolidate and be generally well bonded at all levels. The thaw conditions will diminish and reduce the patchy snow cover further. The greatest snow accumulations will be found in wind sheltered locations on East through South to South-West aspects above 900 meters. Any remaining cornices will be unstable and prone to collapse. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: Early evening rain will clear with no further precipitation expected. Winds will be strong South-Westerlies. The freezing level will remain above the highest summits. Observed Weather Influences: A dry day with strong South-Westerly winds. The freezing level was above the highest summits. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is thawing at all altitudes. The remaining snow patches are soft and generally well bonded at all levels. The greatest accumulations remain on East through South to South-West aspects above 900 meters. The avalanche hazard is Low.