Glencoe

GC for 5/1/22. Localised shallow windslab mainly on NE-E-S aspects above 800m. Old snow stable. Thin snow to low levels. Low hazard.

GC for 5/1/22. Localised shallow windslab mainly on NE-E-S aspects above 800m. Old snow stable. Thin snow to low levels. Low hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: Localised and generally shallow areas of unstable windslab will be present in wind sheltered locations mainly on North-East through East to South aspects above 800 metres. At lower elevations there will be a thin covering of soft unconsolidated snow. The patchy older snowpack will be frozen and stable. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: Strong North-West winds and snow showers overnight. Dry during the day with winds easing to become moderate. Freezing level around 300 metres. Observed Weather Influences: Strong North-West winds and occasional snow showers. The freezing level was around 300 metres. ObservedSnowStability: Localised areas of moderately bonded windslab are present in wind sheltered locations mainly on North-East through East to South aspects above 800 metres. These are generally shallow and avoidable. At lower elevations there is a thin covering of soft unconsolidated snow. The older patchy snowpack is frozen and stable. The avalanche hazard is Low.