Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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LO for 7/3 Above 1100m snowpack freezing in cooler conditions, below this level slowly thawing. Stability generally good. Low hazard

Avalanche Activity

LO for 7/3 Above 1100m snowpack freezing in cooler conditions, below this level slowly thawing. Stability generally good. Low hazard

Forecast Snow Stability: Above about 1100 metres the patchy spring snowpack will freeze and consolidate. Below this altitude it will continue slowly thawing. Stability will remain good throughout. The avalanche hazard will be Low

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: After a little overnight rain a generally dry day is expected. The freezing level will drop overnight and be around 1100 metres through the day. Observed Weather Influences: A mild and cloudy but dry day. The freezing level was above the summits. ObservedSnowStability: The stable spring snowpack continues to slowly thaw and consolidate. Stability is generally good throughout. However, any remaining sections of cornice are slumping and prone to collapse. Evidence of a recent cornice collapse was noted on an Easterly aspect at an altitude of 1200 metres. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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