Northern Cairngorms

NC for 26.3: Mild,sunny. Stable snowpack throughout. Glide cracks will widen, on sun exposed slopes. Cornice collapse. Low Haz.

NC for 26.3: Mild,sunny. Stable snowpack throughout. Glide cracks will widen, on sun exposed slopes. Cornice collapse. Low Haz.

Forecast Snow Stability: The snowpack will remain well bonded and stable throughout. Glide cracks will continue to widen on sun affected slopes mainly where the snow overlies steep rock slab terrain. Remaining cornices will be unstable and prone to collapse. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: Dry conditions will continue, clear skies overnight, sunshine through the day. Light Westerly winds will increase to moderate during the afternoon. The freezing level will remain above the summits. Observed Weather Influences: A sunny day with light variable winds. The freezing level was above the summits. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is well bonded and stable throughout; soft and thawing on sun exposed slopes, firm on shaded Northerly aspects. Remaining cornices are unstable. The avalanche hazard is Low.