Avalanche forecast

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Highlights

TOR for 14/4 The patchy moist snowpack will have good stability generally and will slowly thaw at all levels. Av Hazard Low.

Avalanche Activity

TOR for 14/4 The patchy moist snowpack will have good stability generally and will slowly thaw at all levels. Av Hazard Low.

Forecast Snow Stability: Little change. The patchy, moist and soft snowpack will have good stability generally and will continue to slowly thaw at all levels and locations, Where exposed at higher elevations, the old snow will be firmer. Any remaining cornices will be soft and fragile. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Extensive mist and low cloud with patchy drizzle possible overnight and morning, but likely brighten later in the day. Mostly light southerly winds, freshening on the tops during the day. Mild, with freezing level remaining well above the summits. Observed Weather Influences: Mild. Light North-West winds. Extensive hill fog and low cloud with patchy drizzle at times. Brighter later in the day. ObservedSnowStability: The patchy and diminishing snowpack is thawing at all levels and locations, and has generally good stability throughout. Where exposed at higher elevations, the old snow remains firmer. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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