Avalanche forecast

Creag Meagaidh

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Highlights

CM for 4/4 Remaining snow patches generally stable. Risk of wet snow instabilities and cornice collapse on N, E to SE asp. Low Haz.

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Avalanche Activity

CM for 4/4 Remaining snow patches generally stable. Risk of wet snow instabilities and cornice collapse on N, E to SE asp. Low Haz.

Forecast Snow Stability: The snow patches located mainly on steep North through East to South-East aspects above 1000 meters will remain well bonded and generally stable. Some minor cornice collapse and wet snow instabilities will develop later in the day, particularly on sun affected aspects. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Strong East-South-East winds easing through the day. No precipitation forecast. The freezing level will be above the summits. Observed Weather Influences: Fresh East-South-East winds. A dry, clear and sunny day. The freezing level was well above the summits. ObservedSnowStability: The remaining snow patches are located mainly on steep North through East to South-East aspects above 1000 meters. These areas are well bonded and generally stable. Some minor cornices and wet snow instabilities were noted on these same aspects. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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