Creag Meagaidh

CM for 25/3/23. Snowpack will freeze and become stable. Fresh windslab accumulations not expected to be significant. Low hazard.

CM for 25/3/23. Snowpack will freeze and become stable. Fresh windslab accumulations not expected to be significant. Low hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: The snowpack will refreeze as the temperature drops and stability will be good. Fresh windslab accumulations, mainly on South to West aspects above 1000 metres, are not expected to be significant. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: Moderate to fresh North-East winds. Light showers overnight falling as snow above around 800 metres. The freezing level will drop from summit level to around 700 metres. Observed Weather Influences: It was a mainly dry day with occasional showers falling as rain. Light to moderate South-West winds. The freezing level rose above the summits during the morning. ObservedSnowStability: Recent windslab accumulations are consolidating quickly in the mild conditions. Isolated wet snow instabilities are present mainly on steep North to East aspects above 900 metres. The older snowpack is well bonded and stable. Cornices are prone to collapse. The avalanche hazard is Low.