Northern Cairngorms

Forecast Snow Stability: The overnight thaw will stabilise and consolidate the existing snow pack. During Monday, fresh areas of unstable windslab will form in sheltered locations. Greatest accumulations will be on sheltered North, North-East and East aspects above 1000m notably around the plateau rims. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate

Forecast Weather Influences: Storm force summits winds will continue through out the period, initially from the South-East but backing to the South-West during Monday. Overnight rain at all levels will turn to snow above 1000m on Monday morning Observed Weather Influences: There has been a period of stormy weather overnight and this morning with gale force Southerly winds and some heavy snow showers, turning to rain during the afternoon below 1000m. ObservedSnowStability: Large areas of unstable windslab have continued to build during the day. Greatest accumulations are on sheltered North-West, North and North-East aspects above 900m. Below this altitude, wet snow instabilities have developed during the afternoon. The avalanche hazard is Considerable