Torridon

TO 15/2. Remaining dry with strong Easterly winds. Patchy snow cover above 750m, firm and stable in all locations. Low Hazard.

TO 15/2. Remaining dry with strong Easterly winds. Patchy snow cover above 750m, firm and stable in all locations. Low Hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: The patchy snow cover will remain firm and stable in all locations. Greatest snow cover will be mostly in mountain areas inland from the coastal ranges and on Northerly to Easterly aspects above 750 metres. Snow will be mainly confined to coire rims, ridge flanks and gullies. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: It will be dry and cloudy. Easterly or South-Easterly winds will steadily increase from the early hours and are expected to reach strong to gale force during the afternoon. The overnight freezing level will be around 200 metres, rising to around 400 metres during the day. Observed Weather Influences: A dry and sunny day, cloudier in the afternoon. Light to moderate East-South-Easterly winds. The freezing level was around 400 metres. ObservedSnowStability: The patchy snow cover is firm and stable in all locations. The snow surface softened slightly in wind sheltered areas exposed to the sun. Greatest snow cover is mostly in mountain areas inland from the coastal ranges and on Northerly to Easterly aspects above 750 metres. Snow is mainly confined to coire rims, ridge flanks and gullies. The avalanche hazard is Low.