Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Highlights

LO for 2/1. Localised windslab mainly on steep S, SW and W aspects above 1000m. Generally stable elsewhere. Low hazard

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LO for 2/1. Localised windslab mainly on steep S, SW and W aspects above 1000m. Generally stable elsewhere. Low hazard

Forecast Snow Stability: Localised areas of windslab will be present, mainly at the tops of steep South, South-West and West aspects above 1000m. Elsewhere, snow accumulations will generally be lying on bare ground or rock. The avalanche hazard will be Low

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: It will be mainly dry with light to moderate North-Westerly winds. It will be freezing at all levels. Observed Weather Influences: Heavy snow showers overnight have cleared to showers during today. The freezing level was around 900m overnight falling to lower levels this afternoon. Winds have been mainly from the North-East ObservedSnowStability: Fresh snow is present on many aspects above 400m. The majority of this fresh snow is lying on bare ground. Some more significant deposits are present on sheltered South and West aspects above 1000m. The avalanche hazard is Low

Bulletin data: Scottish Avalanche Information Service (via EAWS / avalanche.report)

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