Torridon

Forecast Snow Stability: The existing snowpack will continue to consolidate and thaw in the rain and warmer temperatures. There will be some snow loss, through Saturday afternoon, in the heavier rain. Greatest accumulations will remain above 800 metres, on West, through North and East to South aspects. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: There will be patchy rain overnight and through the morning, to all levels, with more persistent rain during the afternoon. Winds will be very strong, South-Westerly throughout the period, with a slight lull during Saturday morning to fresh. Freezing level will initially be just above the summits, but will rise to well above the summits by the end of the day. Observed Weather Influences: It has been cloudy with rain to all levels with a little sleet and hail at the highest elevations. Winds were strong to very strong, South-Westerly, with the freezing level above the summits since mid morning. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is thawing and consolidating at all levels. Largest accumulations are above 700 metres, on West, through North and East to South aspects. Although softening, there are still firm. and icy sections at higher elevations. The avalanche hazard is Low.