Avalanche forecast

Southern Cairngorms

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Highlights

SC 1.2.25 Snowpack generally well bonded. Isolated deeper accumulation around any wind sheltered terrain. Avalanche hazard Low.

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SC 1.2.25 Snowpack generally well bonded. Isolated deeper accumulation around any wind sheltered terrain. Avalanche hazard Low.

Forecast Snow Stability: The majority of the snowpack will be generally well bonded. Areas of windslab will persist on most aspects above 900 metres in steep wind sheltered terrain. Coire rims and gully tops will be most affected. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: A cloudy but dry day is expected. The freezing level will remain sub 800 metres. Very strong winds from the South throughout the day. Observed Weather Influences: A bright sunny day with little wind. The freezing level was around 900 metres. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is consolidating becoming generally well bonded on most aspects. Isolated areas of windslab can be found in steep wind sheltered locations above 900 metres such as gully exits and corrie rims. Unstable cornices are present on North-West to North-East aspects. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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