Avalanche forecast

Glencoe

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Highlights

GC 1/1/22 Limited snow cover. Patchy, moist snowpack will be present on NW, N to E aspects mainly above 900m. Avalanche hazard Low.

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Avalanche Activity

GC 1/1/22 Limited snow cover. Patchy, moist snowpack will be present on NW, N to E aspects mainly above 900m. Avalanche hazard Low.

Forecast Snow Stability: Snowpack will remain moist and generally well bonded at all levels. The patchy snowpack will be present in wind sheltered places, primarily coire rims, gully exits, mainly on North-West through North to East aspects above 900 metres. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: The freezing level will remain well above all summits in this area, continuing to produce mild conditions. Rain at all levels will allow the thaw to continue, this will be aided by very strong Southerly winds. Observed Weather Influences: The freezing level was above all summits and the light rain eased during the morning but it remained damp and mild. Moderate to strong South-Westerly winds.

ObservedSnowStability: The patchy snowpack is moist in all locations but it remains generally stable at all levels. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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