Lochaber

LO for 23/1. Snowpack slowly consolidating. Wet snow instabilities mainly on N-E-S aspects above 900m. Moderate hazard.

LO for 23/1. Snowpack slowly consolidating. Wet snow instabilities mainly on N-E-S aspects above 900m. Moderate hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: The snowpack will continue to slowly consolidate in the mild conditions. Wet snow instabilities will be present mainly on steep North through East to South aspects above 900 metres. On other aspects and at lower elevations the snowpack will be generally stable. Remaining cornices will be prone to collapse. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Forecast Weather Influences: It will be mainly dry with some light drizzle possible. Fresh Southerly winds and a freezing level above the summits. Observed Weather Influences: It was a mild day with gale force South-South-West winds. Light rain at all elevations. ObservedSnowStability: Wet snow surface instabilities are present mainly on North through East to South aspects above 900 metres. In deeper accumulations on these aspects windslab instabilities are persisting. On other aspects and at lower elevations the snowpack is generally stable. Cornices are prone to collapse. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.