Avalanche forecast

Creag Meagaidh

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Avalanche danger

Above 950 m
1 · Low
Above 950 m
2 · Moderate
Below 950 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

CM for 25.3. Mod hazard. Localised instability on W through N to NE aspects above 950m. Weak cornices.

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Avalanche Activity

CM for 25.3. Mod hazard. Localised instability on W through N to NE aspects above 950m. Weak cornices.

Forecast Snow Stability: Localised accumulations of new moderately bonded windslab expected on steep West to North-West aspects above 950m. Pockets of residual instability in older deep windslab high on North to North East aspects. Weak cornices will be in place over North-East to South-East aspects. Elsewhere and at lower altitudes the snowpack will continue to consolidate. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Becoming colder: freezing at 650m. Light to moderate Easterly winds. Dry overnight then snow showers from midday onwards. Observed Weather Influences: Occasional light snow showers. Moderate Westerly winds eased to light North Westerly. Cold but less so later. ObservedSnowStability: General consolidating trend within the snowpack. Some residual localised instability high on North-East to South-East aspects above 950m. Most affected areas are the top of sharp edged coire backwalls and gully exits. Some of these are overhung by weak cornices. Good stability in most other locations. The avalanche hazard is Moderate

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

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