Avalanche forecast

Creag Meagaidh

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Avalanche danger

Above 700 m
2 · Moderate
Above 700 m
3 · Considerable
Above 700 m
1 · Low
Below 700 m
2 · Moderate
Below 700 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

CM for 18/2/22 Considerable. Weak windslab N to SE aspects above 700m. Weak cornices. New thin windslab S to SW aspects above 900m.

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Avalanche Activity

CM for 18/2/22 Considerable. Weak windslab N to SE aspects above 700m. Weak cornices. New thin windslab S to SW aspects above 900m.

Forecast Snow Stability: Weak windslab on steep North through East to South-East aspects above 700m. Cornices over these aspects will be prone to sudden collapse. New, thin, soft, moderately bonded windslab will begin to build on South to South -West aspects above 900m. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Light snow showers, heavier for a time in the morning. Winds from all points of the compass over the period. Strong winds easing by dawn, strengthening later. Remaining cold. Observed Weather Influences: Persistent snow showers throughout. Strong, mainly Westerly winds. Cold.

ObservedSnowStability: Weak windslab built quickly on steep North through East to South-East aspects above 750m. New weak cornice development noted over these aspects. Windward locations and ridge lines were heavily scoured and stable. The avalanche hazard is Considerable

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

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