Avalanche forecast

Northern Cairngorms

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Avalanche Activity

Forecast Snow Stability: Little change expected. The existing snowpack will remain firm with good stability in all locations. The greatest areas of snow will be confined to coire back walls, coire rims, and on high plateaus on North to East aspects above 950 metres. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Clear skies overnight, cloud and fog expected during the day time. Light winds will become fresh to strong East-North-Easterlies through the day. Variable freezing levels, potentially milder air at summit levels, cooler below. Observed Weather Influences: High pressure continues with sunshine, light variable winds and inversion conditions. Freezing at glen levels, highs of plus 4 Celsius on the summit of Cairngorm. ObservedSnowStability: The remaining snowpack is firm with good stability in all locations. The greatest areas of snow are confined to coire back walls, coire rims, and on high plateaus on North to East aspects above 950 metres. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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