Southern Cairngorms

Forecast Snow Stability: Unstable windslab will be present in wind sheltered locations on North-East through South-East to South-West aspects above 700 metres with localised drifts present below this altitude. Fragile cornices will exist above these slopes. Wind exposed slopes will be scoured and stable. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Forecast Weather Influences: Light snow showers expected throughout the period. Gale force North-North-West, easing to strong North-West winds. Freezing at all levels. Observed Weather Influences: Light snow showers throughout the period. Gale force North-West to Northerly winds. Freezing at glen level. ObservedSnowStability: Snow depth and distribution have increased in the past 24 hour period. Many areas are heavily scoured but wind sheltered locations on North-East through South-East to South-West aspects above 800 metres are holding unstable windslab, especially on mountains North of the River Dee. Small fragile cornices have formed. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.