Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Avalanche danger

Above 900 m
1 · Low
Above 900 m
2 · Moderate
Above 900 m
3 · Considerable
Below 900 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

LO for 13/4. Unstable windslab mainly on steep N, NE and E aspects above 900m. Considerable hazard

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent weak layers

    • All elevations

Avalanche Activity

LO for 13/4. Unstable windslab mainly on steep N, NE and E aspects above 900m. Considerable hazard

Forecast Snow Stability: Areas of unstable windslab will be present, mainly on slopes sheltered from Wednesday\'s South-Westerly winds. Greatest accumulations will be on North, North-East and East aspects above 900 metres, notably where it overlies older snow accumulations. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Snow showers above 700 metres will continue throughout the period. Winds will decrease overnight and become light to moderate from a Westerly direction in the afternoon. Observed Weather Influences: Fresh snow above 500m throughout the day with gale force South-Westerly winds. ObservedSnowStability: Fresh areas of unstable windslab have formed throughout the day. Greatest accumulations are on sheltered North, North-East and East aspects above 900 metres, notably where this fresh snow overlies older snow. The avalanche hazard is Considerable.

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

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