Avalanche forecast

Creag Meagaidh

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Avalanche Activity

Forecast Snow Stability: The diminished snowpack will continue to consolidate and refreeze on all aspects and levels and will be stable. Greatest amounts are mostly above 950m on North-West through North to Easterly aspects. Patchy and snow ribbons below. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Cold and clear conditions expected over the forecast period with summit temperatures of minus 5 deg C expected overnight, a few degrees warmer during the afternoon. Winds generally light South-Westerly. A dry bright day is expected. Observed Weather Influences: A cooler day with occasional showers falling as light sleet and snow at summit levels for a time, generally clearing by midday. Winds becoming light during the afternoon. Freezing level around 1000m. ObservedSnowStability: The diminished snowpack has consolidated in the cooler conditions, a slight surface crust has developed but the snowpack, although soft and moist to depth at all altitudes, is generally stable throughout. Greatest amounts lie above 950 metres on North-West through North to Easterly aspects. Ribbons and patches of snow below this level but above 800m. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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