Lochaber

LO for 28/1 Wet snow instabilities N,NE,E,SE above 1150m. Cornices! Good stability lower elevations. Moderate hazard.

LO for 28/1 Wet snow instabilities N,NE,E,SE above 1150m. Cornices! Good stability lower elevations. Moderate hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: Wet snow instabilities will be present on steep North through East to South-East aspects above 1150 metres. Gully tops and coire rims will be most affected. At lower elevations the snowpack will continue to thaw and consolidate and stability will be generally good. Any remaining cornices will be prone to collapse. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Forecast Weather Influences: Mild conditions with the freezing level above the summits. Precipitation will be rain at all levels, this will become heavy in the afternoon. Storm force Southerly winds. Observed Weather Influences: Precipitation was snow above around 1150 metres for most of the day turning to rain at all levels as the freezing level rose above the summits at the end of the afternoon. Gale force South-Westerly winds. ObservedSnowStability: Wet snow instabilities are present with steep North through East to South-East aspects above 900 metres most affected. Cornices are fragile and prone to collapse. The avalanche hazard is Considerable.