Glencoe

GC for 13/3. Thaw conditions overnight followed by drier colder day with good stability. Low hazard.

GC for 13/3. Thaw conditions overnight followed by drier colder day with good stability. Low hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: A period of significant thaw overnight. During this period wet snow surface instabilities are possible on steep slopes and all remaining cornices will be prone to collapse. During daylight hours, remaining snow will start to become firmer in the drier colder conditions and stability will be good. Any new snow accumulations, as the temperature drops, are not expected to be significant. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: Mild with heavy rain at all levels overnight, rain turning to snow above around 800 metres as precipitation clears to give a drier colder day. Gale force winds will be mainly South-Westerly. Daytime freezing level will be around 950 metres. Observed Weather Influences: A mainly dry, cloudy day. The freezing level was around 1000 metres in the morning, rising above all summits during the afternoon. Moderate South-Easterly winds increased in strength during the day. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is well bonded and stable in most locations. Thaw conditions are prevailing with any shallow new snow deposits above 1000 metres quickly consolidating. Remaining cornices are becoming weaker in the milder temperatures. The avalanche hazard is Low.