Avalanche forecast

Creag Meagaidh

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Avalanche danger

Above 950 m
1 · Low
Above 950 m
2 · Moderate
Below 950 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

CM for 26/3: Good stability in most places. Localised windslab accumulations SW to NW aspects above 950m. Moderate Hazard.

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Avalanche Activity

CM for 26/3: Good stability in most places. Localised windslab accumulations SW to NW aspects above 950m. Moderate Hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: Good stability in most locations. Localised accumulations of moderately bonded soft windslab expected on steep South-West through West to North-West aspects above 950m. Covering of fresh snow elsewhere. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Remaining cold. Overnight snow showers tapering out in the early hours. Moderate Easterly winds, easing to light East-North-Easterly before dawn. Observed Weather Influences: Cold. Light to moderate East-South-East winds. Dry with light snow showers commencing at noon. ObservedSnowStability: Good stability in many locations. A crust of varying thickness is prevalent at all altitudes. Most cornices now partially refrozen. Only a trace of new snow at the time of reporting. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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