Southern Cairngorms

Forecast Snow Stability: Moderately to weakly bonded windslab in wind sheltered locations on West to North aspects above 950 metres. Moderately bonded deposits below this altitude. Cross-loaded windslab will be present on South-West and North-East aspects. Fragile cornices will be present. Wind exposed slopes will be scoured and icy. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable.

Forecast Weather Influences: Snowfall above 1000 metres overnight, then 900 metres during daylight, becoming light. Strong South-Easterly winds overnight, easing to moderate during the day. Observed Weather Influences: Snowfall on gale force East-South-Easterly winds. The freezing level went up to 900 metres for a short period of time overnight and then settled at around 800 metres during the day. ObservedSnowStability: Moderately to weakly bonded windslab is present in wind sheltered locations on West to North aspects above 900 metres. Moderately bonded deposits are present in deeper accumulations below 900 metres. Cross-loaded windslab is present on South-West and North-East aspects. Fragile cornices are present. Wind exposed slopes are scoured and icy. The avalanche hazard is Considerable.