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TO for 13.4 Snow will be firm and generally stable in all locations. Most snow on N to E aspects above 750m. Low hazard.

Avalanche Activity

TO for 13.4 Snow will be firm and generally stable in all locations. Most snow on N to E aspects above 750m. Low hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: Little change is expected. The patchy snow cover will be firm and generally stable in all locations. Greatest snow cover will be predominantly in mountain areas inland from the coastal ranges and on Northerly to Easterly aspects above 750 metres. Snow will be mostly confined to coire rims, ridge flanks and gullies. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: A dry and bright day is expected. The freezing level will be around 500 metres overnight, rising to around 700 metres during the day. Strong winds will be predominately from the East-South-East, decreasing through the night to become moderate strength. Observed Weather Influences: A dry and bright day with the freezing level around 500 metres. Gale force Easterly summit winds. ObservedSnowStability: The patchy snow cover is firm and generally stable in all locations. Greatest snow cover is mostly in mountain areas inland from the coastal ranges and on Northerly to Easterly aspects above 750 metres. Snow is mainly confined to coire rims, ridge flanks and gullies. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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