Northern Cairngorms
Avalanche danger
- All elevations
- 1 · Low
Highlights
NC for 22.1: The snowpack will be well bonded and stable at all altitudes. Greatest amounts NW, N to E aspects above 950m. Low Haz.
Avalanche Activity
NC for 22.1: The snowpack will be well bonded and stable at all altitudes. Greatest amounts NW, N to E aspects above 950m. Low Haz.
Forecast Snow Stability: The old snowpack will remain well bonded and stable at all altitudes. The greatest amounts will be found on North-Westerly through North to Easterly aspects above 950 metres, particularly around coire back walls, ridge flanks and plateau areas. The avalanche hazard will be Low.
Snowpack Structure
Forecast Weather Influences: Dry conditions are expected throughout the forecast period. Moderate to strong winds will be West-South-Westerly in direction. The freezing level will remain above the summits. Observed Weather Influences: A sunny day with light Westerly winds. The freezing level was above the summits. ObservedSnowStability: The old snowpack is very firm well bonded and stable at all altitudes. The greatest amounts are to be found on North-Westerly through North to Easterly aspects above 950 metres. Shallow pockets of windslab remain in hollows above 1000 metres but these are insignificant and avoidable. The avalanche hazard is Low.
Bulletin data: Scottish Avalanche Information Service (via EAWS / avalanche.report)