Northern Cairngorms

NC for 18.12: The limited snowpack will remain well bonded throughout. Rock fall and cornice collapse a potential hazard. Low Hazard

NC for 18.12: The limited snowpack will remain well bonded throughout. Rock fall and cornice collapse a potential hazard. Low Hazard

Forecast Snow Stability: The limited snowpack will continue to thaw at all altitudes and remain well bonded and stable throughout. The patchy snowpack will be most widespread around coire back walls and the plateau above 1100 metres. Cornice remnants will be prone to collapse. Rockfall will remain a potential hazard. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: Strong to gale force South-Westerly winds. Mainly dry overnight, occasional showers falling as rain at all levels during the day. The freezing level will steadily fall to around summit levels by the end of the day. Observed Weather Influences: Occasional showers falling as light rain at all levels on gale to storm force South-Westerly winds. The freezing level remained well above the summits. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is thawing at all altitudes and is generally well bonded and stable throughout. The patchy snowpack is most widespread above 1100 metres around coire back walls and the plateau. Cornice remnants remain prone to collapse. Rock fall is a potential hazard. The avalanche hazard is Low.