Southern Cairngorms

SC 22.2 Localised windslab developing on NW, N, NE, E, SE asp above 900m. Gully tops, coire rims most affected. Avalanche Hazard Low

Forecast Weather Influences: Snow falling to around 600 metres overnight will ease by early morning, with some Isolated and light snow showers expected during the day. The freezing will be around 600 metres lowering to 400 metres during the afternoon. Winds will be strong South-Westerlies. Observed Weather Influences: Rainfall at all levels with very strong South-Westerly winds. The freezing level was above the highest summits. ObservedSnowStability: The existing patchy snowpack is well consolidated with generally good stability. Very shallow accumulations of new wet snow above 900 metres, these deposit were not significant and mostly lying on bare ground. The avalanche hazard is Low.

SC 22.2 Localised windslab developing on NW, N, NE, E, SE asp above 900m. Gully tops, coire rims most affected. Avalanche Hazard Low

Forecast Snow Stability: Localised accumulations of fresh windslab will develop in wind sheltered locations on North-West through North-East to South-East aspects above 900 metres. The greatest areas of instability will be where the new windslab gains depth and overlies the older firm snow patches, mostly confined to coire rims and gully tops. Elsewhere the new snow will overlie bare ground. Fragile cornices will start to reform. The avalanche hazard will be Low.