Avalanche forecast

Creag Meagaidh

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Avalanche danger

Above 750 m
1 · Low
Above 750 m
2 · Moderate
Above 750 m
3 · Considerable
Below 750 m
1 · Low
Below 750 m
2 · Moderate
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Highlights

CM for 19/01/23 Cons hazard. Weak windslab steep NE to S aspects above 750m. Fragile new cornices.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

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  • Persistent weak layers

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Avalanche Activity

CM for 19/01/23 Cons hazard. Weak windslab steep NE to S aspects above 750m. Fragile new cornices.

Forecast Snow Stability: Additional weak windslab will build on steep North-East to South aspects above 750m. Many of these locations are underlain by cold induced weak layers. Fragile cornices overhang steeper lee slopes. Better stability on ridge crests and wind exposed locations scoured down to a firm crust. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: A few snow showers. Remaining cold throughout. Strengthening West later North West winds. Observed Weather Influences: Cold with snow showers until early afternoon. Fresh North West winds. Drifting snow during and after showers until early afternoon. ObservedSnowStability: Poor stability where new windslab has accumulated on steep North-East through East to South aspects above 750m. Deeper instability still present near the base of the snowpack and is overlain by denser layers. Weak cornices present over all steep recent lee slopes. Recent dry slab avalanche activity this morning on an East-South-East aspect at 810m above Glen Markie. The avalanche hazard is Considerable

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

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