Southern Cairngorms

SC 21.3.23 Wet, patchy snow above 900 metres, isolated wet snow instabilities possible on very steep terrain. Avalanche hazard Low.

SC 21.3.23 Wet, patchy snow above 900 metres, isolated wet snow instabilities possible on very steep terrain. Avalanche hazard Low.

Forecast Snow Stability: The wet and patchy snow cover will continue to thaw at all levels. Most extensive areas will be encountered above 900 metres. Isolated wet snow instabilities possible on very steep terrain. Remaining cornices will also remain unstable. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: The freezing level will be above the summits with rain overnight but dry during the day. Moderate winds throughout, mostly South-South-West during the day. Observed Weather Influences: Overnight snowfall above 900 metres was followed by a dry, mild but very cloudy morning. Winds, generally light from the East-South-East to South-South-East. ObservedSnowStability: There is a shallow covering of wet snow above 900 metres. Otherwise the older patchy snow continues to thaw and consolidate. The avalanche hazard is Low.