Avalanche forecast

Torridon

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Avalanche danger

Above 800 m
1 · Low
Above 800 m
2 · Moderate
Below 800 m
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

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  • Cornices

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Avalanche Activity

Forecast Snow Stability: Localised areas of unstable windslab will be present and continue to develop mainly on North-West through North to East aspects above 800 metres. Features such as gullies, corrie rims and ridge flanks will be most affected. Fragile cornices will be present mainly above these aspects. The older snowpack will continue to consolidate. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Showers will generally fall as snow above 600 metres but with rain up to 900 metres for a time overnight. Gale force South-South-Westerly winds in the evening then ease to become strong. The freezing level will rise to around 1000 metres overnight before dropping to 700 metres during the day. Observed Weather Influences: Showers fell as snow above 700 metres. Very strong South-South-Westerly winds. The freezing level was around 850 metres. ObservedSnowStability: Localised areas of fresh unstable windslab are present mainly on North to East aspects above 800 metres. Features such as gullies, corrie rims and ridge flanks are most affected. Fragile cornices are present mainly above these aspects. The older snowpack is generally stable. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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