Avalanche forecast

Creag Meagaidh

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Avalanche danger

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

CM for 10.1.25. Unstable windslab on NE,E,SE,S steep aspects above 800m. Elsewhere unconsolidated but good. Hazard Moderate

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Avalanche Activity

CM for 10.1.25. Unstable windslab on NE,E,SE,S steep aspects above 800m. Elsewhere unconsolidated but good. Hazard Moderate

Forecast Snow Stability: Fresh poorly bonded windslab will be present and will continue to build overnight in steep wind sheltered locations on North-East through East to Southerly aspects above mostly 800 metres. Coire rims, ridge flanks and gully tops and convex terrain especially affected. Elsewhere a blanket of snow will cover all aspects above glen level with deeper drifts in lee hollows and burn lines above 500m or so. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Winds remaining fresh to strong North-West to North-Easterly overnight before lessening moderate to fresh and veering Easterly during the day. A dry day is expected. Freezing at all levels. Observed Weather Influences: A dry, cold day freezing at all levels. Winds fresh to strong North-Westerly with continual drifting snow at higher elevations. ObservedSnowStability: Fresh poorly bonded windslab is present, and continues to build, due to drifting snow in wind sheltered locations on North-East through East to Southerly aspects above mostly 800 metres. Coire rims, ridge flanks and gully tops especially affected. Elsewhere, there is a blanket of snow with deeper drifts in lee hollows and burn lines above 500m or so. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.

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

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