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TOR for 29/12 Fresh unstable windslab, steep E thru S to SW aspects above 650m. Weaknesses remain other aspects. Av Haz Moderate.

TOR for 29/12 Fresh unstable windslab, steep E thru S to SW aspects above 650m. Weaknesses remain other aspects. Av Haz Moderate.

Forecast Snow Stability: Fresh unstable windslab will develop through the day in localised steep wind sheltered locations, mainly E through S to SW aspects above 650 metres. Also, weaknesses will persist in accumulations of windslab that remain on W through N to NE aspects above 800 metres. Areas most affected will be coire rims and headwalls, ridge flanks and gully exits. Fragile cornices will develop. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Forecast Weather Influences: Snow overnight will break into snow showers through the day, intensifying during the afternoon with snow lying above 300 metres as the freezing level lowers to around 400 metres by early morning. The Southerly wind will ease overnight, veer and freshen North by daybreak, North-Westerly by the afternoon. Observed Weather Influences: Prolonged periods of rain in the morning, falling as snow on the higher summits, this turned to showers later, with brighter intervals. Fresh to strong South-West winds, easing through the day. The freezing level was around 850 metres. ObservedSnowStability: Instabitlies persist in accumulations of windslab where it has gained depth and extent in steep locations, mainly South-West through West to North aspects above 800 metres. Areas most affected are coire rims, ridge flanks and tops of gullies. Elsewhere, the snowpack is generally consolidating. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.