Avalanche forecast

Southern Cairngorms

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Highlights

SC for 4.3.25. Snowpack stable throughout and diminishing. Greatest amounts above 900m on ltd places on NW,N,NE aspects. Hazard Low.

Avalanche Activity

SC for 4.3.25. Snowpack stable throughout and diminishing. Greatest amounts above 900m on ltd places on NW,N,NE aspects. Hazard Low.

Forecast Snow Stability: Snow cover will gradually diminish further but will be well bonded and stable throughout. Greatest amounts will be above 900m and restricted to coire back walls and gullies on North-West to North-East aspects. Elsewhere small patches remain in wind sheltered places or terrain is dry and bare. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Freezing level will be above the summits. Winds gale force increasing to storm force South-Westerly during the day. No precipitation expected. Observed Weather Influences: A dry bright day with strong Southerly winds on the tops. Freezing level around 1000m. ObservedSnowStability: Little change, the snowpack is stable throughout. Greatest amounts are above 900m and restricted to coire back walls and gullies on North-West to North-East aspects. Elsewhere terrain remains dry and bare. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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