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TO 7/1: Windslab instabilities NE through E to SW aspects above 800m. Localised unstable windslab problem below. Considerable Haz.

TO 7/1: Windslab instabilities NE through E to SW aspects above 800m. Localised unstable windslab problem below. Considerable Haz.

Forecast Snow Stability: Unstable windslab is expected to develop in both depth and distribution overlaying existing snowpack weaknesses. East to South aspects mainly affected above 800 meters. North-East and South-West aspects will also be a affected due to cross-loading. Below 800 meters unstable windslab will build on East to South aspects in wind sheltered locations such as depressions and gully lines. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable.

Forecast Weather Influences: Strong North to North-Westerly winds. Frequent and occasionally heavy snow showers. The freezing level will be around 200 meters. Observed Weather Influences: Light North-Westerly winds. A cold, clear day with some bright spells and isolated snow showers in the afternoon. Freezing at all elevations. ObservedSnowStability: Localised areas of moderately bonded windslab remain on steep North through East to South aspects above 700 meters. These instabilities were mainly affecting steeper wind sheltered terrain such as corrie rims, convexities and the tops of gullies. On other aspects and lower elevations snow cover is shallow, unconsolidated and relatively stable. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.