Southern Cairngorms

Forecast Snow Stability: Localised areas of moderately bonded windslab will be encountered in wind sheltered locations only, mainly South-East through South-West to North-West aspects above 800 metres. Gully tops and corrie rims most affected. Exposed locations will be wind scoured and icy. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Forecast Weather Influences: Another bright and dry day is expected. Remaining cold initially with the freezing level moving up to 500 metres late afternoon. Fresh winds from the North-West easing late morning before backing to the South and strengthening. Observed Weather Influences: A bright day with occasional cloud around the tops. Temperature was -6 degrees on the tops first thing. Strong winds from the North for most of the day. ObservedSnowStability: New moderately bonded windslab is present, mainly on South-East through South-West to North-West aspects above 800 metres. Accumulations are limited in extent; poorest stability was found in sheltered locations around corrie rims, gully tops and steep convex features. Exposed terrain is icy. New cornices are fragile. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.