Southern Cairngorms

SC for 05.02. Thaw conditions. Minor surface instability on the steepest terrain. Elsewhere, softening but generally stable. Haz-Low

SC for 05.02. Thaw conditions. Minor surface instability on the steepest terrain. Elsewhere, softening but generally stable. Haz-Low

Forecast Snow Stability: A slow thaw will take place with the surface layers of the remaining snowpack softening and becoming wet. Stability will remain generally good except for on the very steepest of terrain where minor surface instability may be possible. Greatest amounts of snow will be encountered in wind sheltered locations on North to East aspects above 900 metres. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: Persistent light rainfall throughout the forecast period. Gale force West-South-Westerly winds. Freezing level rising above the summits during the evening and remaining there throughout. Observed Weather Influences: An overcast day with very light precipitation giving a trace of snow above 900 metres. Gale force Westerly winds. Freezing level around 1000 metres. ObservedSnowStability: The patchy snow is firm, well bonded and stable in all locations. Only minor patches of old snow remain below 900 metres with larger areas present in wind sheltered locations on North to East aspects above 900 metres. The avalanche hazard is Low.