Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Highlights

LO for 18/3/25. Little change expected. Good stability throughout. Low hazard.

Avalanche Activity

LO for 18/3/25. Little change expected. Good stability throughout. Low hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: Little change is expected in the snowpack. It will remain well bonded and stable with old patchy firm snow and a very thin covering of softer snow above around 1000 metres. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: It will remain dry and clear with light to moderate South-Easterly winds. Cold overnight with the freezing level rising to around summit levels during the day. Observed Weather Influences: It was a dry day with light, variable winds. The freezing level rose to around 1100 metres. ObservedSnowStability: The old, patchy snowpack is firm and well bonded. Above around 1000 metres there is a thin layer of soft snow. This has good stability and is thawing on aspects exposed to the sun, with a thin crust on it at higher elevations. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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