Avalanche forecast

Torridon

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Avalanche Activity

Forecast Snow Stability: Overnight snow will settle mainly on bare ground and will be generally stable. Accumulations of unstable wind slab will form in wind sheltered locations mainly on steep North to East aspects above 900 metres. Coire rims and gully tops will be mostly affected though deposits are not expected to be extensive and can be easily avoided. Areas exposed to the wind will remain scoured. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Overnight snow initially above 750m with fresh to strong South-Westerly winds increasing to Gale force. The freezing level rises by morning to around the highest summits with sleat and snow showers continuing above 900 metres. Observed Weather Influences: Mainly dry and cloudy with periods of brightness and a few light isolated showers. Moderate Southerly winds with the freezing level around the highest summits. ObservedSnowStability: A light dusting of overnight snow above 900 metres landing almost completely on bare ground. Only very few isolated patches of wet snow remain. This is insufficient to warrant an avalanche hazard category. For further information please refer to the SAIS mountain blog.

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

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