Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Avalanche danger

Above 800 m
1 · Low
Above 800 m
2 · Moderate
Above 800 m
3 · Considerable
Below 800 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

LO for 7/12. Snow and strong Northerly winds. Unstable windslab developing on S, SW and W aspects above 800m. Considerable hazard

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Avalanche Activity

LO for 7/12. Snow and strong Northerly winds. Unstable windslab developing on S, SW and W aspects above 800m. Considerable hazard

Forecast Snow Stability: Large areas of fresh unstable windslab will develop overnight and during Saturday. Greatest accumulations will be on steep and sheltered South, South-West and West aspects above 800m. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable. Unstable cornices will also develop above these aspects.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Heavy snow is expected overnight above 600m with strong South-Easterly winds. During Saturday, snow showers will continue with the wind backing to the North and increasing. Observed Weather Influences: There has been some light snow showers above 700m during the day ObservedSnowStability: A light dusting of fresh snow is present, mainly above 800m. This snow is generally lying on bare ground. The avalanche hazard is Low

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

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