Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Highlights

LO for 24/1. Remaining mild with a generally stable and consolidating snowpack. Remaining cornices unstable. Low hazard

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LO for 24/1. Remaining mild with a generally stable and consolidating snowpack. Remaining cornices unstable. Low hazard

Forecast Snow Stability: The snowpack will continue to thaw and consolidate at all levels. Remaining cornices will be prone to collapse with potentially long run-outs. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: It will remain warm with the freezing level above the summits. Mainly dry with light to moderate winds Observed Weather Influences: It has been a mainly dry day with the freezing level above the summits ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is gradually thawing and consolidating at all levels. Stability is generally good in all areas. Cornices remain unstable. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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