Northern Cairngorms

NC for 7.3: Stable snow patches mainly found on N to E aspects above 1000m. Esp coire rims, head walls and gullies. Low Hazard

NC for 7.3: Stable snow patches mainly found on N to E aspects above 1000m. Esp coire rims, head walls and gullies. Low Hazard

Forecast Snow Stability: The existing snow patches will be stable and well bonded throughout. Overnight, there is potential for summit height snow patches to refreeze whilst the slow thaw will continue elsewhere. Greatest amounts will be found on North to East aspects above 1000 metres around coire rims and back walls, ridge flanks and the plateau area. Very little snow below this height. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: Rain for a few hours overnight will clear leaving a dry day. Gale force winds will ease through the night becoming light generally from the South-West. The freezing level will lower to hover just above summit height. Observed Weather Influences: A dry day with freezing levels remaining above the highest summits. Southerly gale force winds. ObservedSnowStability: The remaining stable snow patches continue to diminish in the mild conditions in all locations. Greatest amounts are found above 1000 metres on North to East aspects mainly around coire rims, back walls, ridge flanks and the plateau. Very little snow remains below this level. The avalanche hazard is Low.