Southern Cairngorms

SC 01.02.23 Windslab will continue to develop in sheltered terrain on N through E to S aspects above 900m. Avalanche hazard Moderate

SC 01.02.23 Windslab will continue to develop in sheltered terrain on N through E to S aspects above 900m. Avalanche hazard Moderate

Forecast Snow Stability: Areas of unstable windslab will continue to develop in wind sheltered locations on North through East to South aspects above 900 metres. Corrie rims, gully exits and scarp slopes will be most affected. Unstable cornices will also continue to develop in these locations. Any exposed terrain will be scoured and icy. Isolated deeper drifts will be encountered in from lower levels. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Forecast Weather Influences: Remaining cold with the freezing level around 600 metres for this forecasted period. Snowfall is expected mostly overnight, becoming drier during the day. Winds will be strong throughout, initially from the West but veering to the West-North-West overnight for the rest of the day. Observed Weather Influences: Snow showers down to all levels with occasional bright periods. Winds were very strong, mostly Westerly. ObservedSnowStability: There is a covering of fresh snow above 600 meters on most aspects. Localised accumulations of unstable windslab are present on North-East to South-East aspects above 900 metres. Deposits are deepest in wind sheltered locations such as core rims and gully tops, where cornices are also developing. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.