Creag Meagaidh

CM for 29/1/24. Older snowpack generally stable. Isolated and shallow windslab mainly on NE-E aspects above 1000m. Low hazard.

CM for 29/1/24. Older snowpack generally stable. Isolated and shallow windslab mainly on NE-E aspects above 1000m. Low hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: The existing snowpack will refreeze in the cooler conditions and stability will be good. Isolated and shallow windslab accumulations, mainly on North-East and East aspects above 1000 metres are not expected to be significant. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: Very strong West-South-Westerly winds initially, ease overnight and become light and variable during the day. Precipitation in the evening falling as snow on the higher summits followed by a dry day. The freezing level will drop from above the summits to around 600 metres. Observed Weather Influences: Storm force South-South-Westerly winds. A dry morning with rain in the afternoon. Very mild with the freezing level well above the summits. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is thawing and is generally well bonded and stable. Remaining cornices are prone to collapse. The avalanche hazard is Low.