Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Avalanche danger

Above 900 m
1 · Low
Above 900 m
2 · Moderate
Below 900 m
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

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  • Cornices

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Avalanche Activity

Forecast Snow Stability: The snowpack will very slowly consolidate in the settled conditions. Areas of moderately bonded windslab will remain above 900 metres on mainly North-West through North to East aspects. Some significant cornices will remain. At lower levels the snowpack will be damp, and stability will be better. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: It is expected to be a generally dry day. The freezing level will be around 1000 to 1100 metres. Winds will be from the South-East. Observed Weather Influences: Other than a couple of brief snow showers it was mainly dry. The freezing level was around 900 metres during the morning, creeping up to 1000 metres through the day. Winds were from the South-East. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is very slowly consolidating in the settled conditions. However, significant areas of moderately bonded windslab remain above 900 metres. Most affected are North-West through North to East aspects. Some significant cornices exist above these aspects. The avalanche hazard is Considerable.

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

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