Creag Meagaidh

CM for 24/03/23 Mod hazard. New weak windslab N to E aspects above 950m. New fragile cornices.

CM for 24/03/23 Mod hazard. New weak windslab N to E aspects above 950m. New fragile cornices.

Forecast Snow Stability: New weak windslab development expected during the day on steep North to East aspects above 950m. Gully exits and the top of steep coire backwalls will be the most affected locations. New weak cornices. Better stability at lower elevations and on less steep ground. Good stability where the old snowpack is exposed and wind-scoured. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate

Forecast Weather Influences: Sleety light snow showers overnight becoming more persistent for a time during the day. Freezing near summits overnight then cooler during the day. Fresh South-South-Easterly winds easing and becoming Southerly then South Westerly later. Observed Weather Influences: Overnight snow showers then largely dry during daylight hours. Fresh South-West winds eased later. Cold overnight but noticeably milder during periods of sunshine. ObservedSnowStability: Weak windslab is in place on steep North to North-East aspects above 950m. Recent dry slab avalanche activity on the steep North-East facing crags of the Inner Coire of Coire Ardair. Initial poor stability, with widespread roller ball activity and surface point releases, on sun-affected East aspects though some early consolidation here later. New weak cornices over most recent steep lee slopes. Much better stability at lower altitudes and on less steep ground. The avalanche hazard is Moderate