Southern Cairngorms

SC 10.04.23 Shallow windslab forming on N to E aspects above 1000m. Deepest on high mountains on northern boundary. Av Hazard Low

SC 10.04.23 Shallow windslab forming on N to E aspects above 1000m. Deepest on high mountains on northern boundary. Av Hazard Low

Forecast Snow Stability: Shallow accumulations of windslab will form in wind sheltered locations on North to East aspects above 1000 metres. These new deposits will be unstable where they overlie old snow-ice but accumulations are not expected to be significant. Deepest fresh deposits will be present on the high mountains along the northern boundary of the forecast area. The old patchy snow will be well bonded and stable. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: Overnight rain followed by light snow showers above 1000 metres on fresh South-Westerly winds. Freezing level lowering to 1000 metres by the end of the period. Observed Weather Influences: A dry day with summit level cloud. Fresh, generally Southerly winds. Freezing level rose above the summits during the afternoon. ObservedSnowStability: The patchy snow is well bonded and stable with surface layers gradually softening through the day. Largest areas of snow are to be found in steep, wind sheltered locations on North to East aspects above 1000 metres and on the highest mountains with summits over 1100 metres. The avalanche hazard is Low.