Lochaber

Forecast Snow Stability: The existing snowpack will remain well bonded and stable in all locations. Isolated and shallow areas of windslab will develop in the afternoon mainly on North-West to North-East aspects above 1000 metres, with wet snow instabilities developing in these accumulations at the end of the period. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: Moderate westerly winds ease and back to the South overnight and then increase through the day to become gale force by the end of the afternoon. Mainly dry with some snow in the afternoon quickly turning to rain at all elevations. The freezing level will be around 700 metres before rising above the summits in the afternoon. Observed Weather Influences: After a wet start, the day was mainly dry with moderate West-South-Westerly winds. The freezing level was falling, and around 1000 metres at midday. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is well bonded and stable in all locations. The surface was starting to refreeze during the day. The avalanche hazard is Low.