Glencoe

Forecast Snow Stability: Initially the snowpack will slowly start to thaw and be affected by rain at all levels leading a period of instability. Then, colder conditions will consolidate the snowpack surface at most levels slightly improving stability however, some weaknesses will persist in deeper windslab accumulations. New snow amounts in the afternon are not expected to be deep or extensive. Greatest snow amounts will exist on North to Easterly aspects above 800 metres. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Forecast Weather Influences: Overnight Thursday the freezing will rise above the summits with rain falling at all levels accompanied by strong South-South-Westerly winds. In the early hours of the morning the freezing level will fall becoming around 700 metres during the day. A dry morning followed by light snow showers in the afternoon mainly above 500 metres on strong West-South-Westerly winds. Observed Weather Influences: A cold start to the day with a frost in the glens. It was predominately dry with fresh to strong South-Westerly winds the freezing level was around 600 metres at midday but continuing to rise. ObservedSnowStability: Unstable windslab is present in wind sheltered locations mainly above 850 metres. Areas most affected are sheltered gullies and slopes with a North through East to South-Easterly aspect, fragile cornices will exist above these areas. Elsewhere many windward slopes have been heavily scoured and are firm, icy and stable. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.