Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Avalanche danger

Above 900 m
3 · Considerable
Above 900 m
2 · Moderate
Above 900 m
1 · Low
Below 900 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

LO for 24/2. Unstable windslab in sheltered N, NE and E aspects above 900m. Considerable hazard

Avalanche problems

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Avalanche Activity

LO for 24/2. Unstable windslab in sheltered N, NE and E aspects above 900m. Considerable hazard

Forecast Snow Stability: Areas of unstable windslab will continue to form in areas sheltered from the South-Westerly winds. Greatest accumulations will be on steep North, North-East and East aspects above 900 metres. Cornices will also form above these aspects. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Snow showers are expected at all levels through out the period with moderate to strong South-Westerly winds over the summits. Observed Weather Influences: Snow showers and strong North-Westerly winds. The freezing level rose to around 1050 metres for around 6 hours early in the morning before gradually lowering to 500 metres during the afternoon. ObservedSnowStability: Areas of unstable windslab have continued to form in sheltered locations. Greatest accumulations are on sheltered North, North-East and East aspects above 1000 metres. At lower elevations, the snowpack has started to re-freeze. The avalanche hazard is Considerable.

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

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