Avalanche forecast

Creag Meagaidh

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CM for 12.4: Potential for rock, ice fall and minor full depth avalanches from steep crags. Remaining cornices will weaken. Low Haz

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Avalanche Activity

CM for 12.4: Potential for rock, ice fall and minor full depth avalanches from steep crags. Remaining cornices will weaken. Low Haz

Forecast Snow Stability: The patchy and moist snowpack will continue to diminish but remain well stabilised at all altitudes and in most locations. Some residual potential for cornice collapse above selected very steep East aspects and minor full depth avalanches from the Post Face of Coire Ardair. Rock and ice fall will be persistent objective dangers in the vicinity of steep crags. The avalanche hazard will be Low

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Very mild with moderate rainfall throughout the period. Strong South-West winds. Observed Weather Influences: Heavy overnight rainfall then dry. Mild, warm and sunny during the day. Strong South-West winds. ObservedSnowStability: Very patchy snow cover limited to locations above 800m. The snowpack is moist and thawing at all altitudes but is generally well stabilised. Minor full depth avalanche activity observed this morning from the Post Face of Coire Ardair. Some cornices remain intact over a few steeper East aspects. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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