Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Avalanche danger

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

LO for 3/2. Wet conditions but fresh windslab on N, NE and E aspects above 900m forming later on Thurs. afternoon. Moderate hazard.

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LO for 3/2. Wet conditions but fresh windslab on N, NE and E aspects above 900m forming later on Thurs. afternoon. Moderate hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: The snowpack will remain wet and thawing at all levels until later on Thursday afternoon when colder conditions become established. During the afternoon, fresh unstable windslab will begin to form on sheltered North, North-East and East aspects above 900 metres. As the fresh snow arrives; The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: The freezing level will hover around 1400 metres before beginning to lower on Thursday afternoon. Rain for most of the period with some snow as the freezing level drops. Strong South-West winds. Observed Weather Influences: It has been a wet day with the freezing level rising above the summits during the morning. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is wet and thawing at all levels. Stability is generally good, although some wet snow surface instabilities are present on some steep slopes. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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