Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

SAIS
View on map

Avalanche danger

All elevations
1 · Low
Open full map
Out of date — this forecast expired 2 years ago. You’re viewing past conditions, not the current bulletin.

Highlights

LO for 25/12. Snowpack will thaw consolidate and diminish. Cornices prone to collapse. Low hazard.

Avalanche problems

  • cornice_failure

    • All elevations

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Remaining mild, with the freezing level above all summits. Mainly dry with gale force South-South-Westerly winds. Observed Weather Influences: Warm and wet with very strong South-Westerly winds. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack continues to thaw and consolidate. Snowpack stability is good. Remaining cornices are prone to collapse. The avalanche hazard is Low.

Avalanche Activity

LO for 25/12. Snowpack will thaw consolidate and diminish. Cornices prone to collapse. Low hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: The snowpack will continue to thaw, consolidate and diminish. Snowpack stability will be good. Any remaining cornices will be prone to collapse. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

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

Regions covered