Southern Cairngorms

SC for 5.3.25. Restricted snow cover but stable. Gtst amnts on NW,N,NE aspects above 850 m. Hazard Low.

SC for 5.3.25. Restricted snow cover but stable. Gtst amnts on NW,N,NE aspects above 850 m. Hazard Low.

Forecast Snow Stability: Snow cover will diminish further in the rain and warmer temperatures but will be well bonded and stable throughout. Greatest amounts will be above 850m and restricted to coire back walls and gullies on North-West to North-East aspects. Elsewhere, small patches remain in wind sheltered places or terrain is bare of snow. The avalanche hazard will be Low

Forecast Weather Influences: Winds will be gale to storm force throughout the forecast period. Precipitation falling as rain to all levels overnight and during the day. Freezing level above the summits. Observed Weather Influences: Winds South-Westerly, gale force then storm force from around midday. A mostly dry day with some patchy rain. freezing level above the summits. ObservedSnowStability: Little change, the snowpack is stable throughout. Greatest amounts are above 900m and restricted to coire back walls, coire rims and gullies on North-West to North-East aspects. Elsewhere, terrain is mostly bare of snow. The avalanche hazard is Low