Lochaber

Forecast Snow Stability: Unstable windslab will persist mainly on North to East aspects above 900 metres. Fresh unstable windslab will also develop, mainly overnight, on South-East to South-West aspects above 900 metres. At lower elevations stability will be better. Recently formed cornices will be fragile. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable.

Forecast Weather Influences: Strong North-Westerly winds in the evening veer to the North-North-East and then ease during the day. Snow showers in the evening followed by a dry day. Freezing level around 300 metres. Observed Weather Influences: Light to moderate winds veered from the South-West to the North-West during the day. Snow showers. The freezing level was around 600 metres at midday and dropping. ObservedSnowStability: Fresh areas of poorly bopnded windslab are present mainly on North to East aspects above 900 metres. Fresh cornices above these aspects are unstable. Below 900 metres the snowpack stability is better. Other aspects are generally firm and icy. The avalanche hazard is Considerable.