Avalanche forecast

Creag Meagaidh

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1 · Low
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Highlights

CM for 13/1/22 Low hazard. Good general stability. Residual wet snow instability steep N to E aspects above 950m. Weak cornices.

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Avalanche Activity

CM for 13/1/22 Low hazard. Good general stability. Residual wet snow instability steep N to E aspects above 950m. Weak cornices.

Forecast Snow Stability: Good general stability. Some residual shallow wet snow instability but only on steepest North to East aspects above 950m. All cornices will continue to weaken. Further snow loss expected. Falling ice and rocks potential hazards in the vicinity of the steep crags in upper Coire Ardair. The avalanche hazard will be Low

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Remaining mild. Some light rain or drizzle is possible at times. Strong WSW winds. Observed Weather Influences: Mild at all altitudes throughout the period. Periods of light rain or drizzle. Strong WSW winds. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is moist but generally well stabilised in most locations. Some minor and shallow wet snow instability very early in the morning but only on very steep N to E aspects above 950m. All cornices remain wet and weak The avalanche hazard is Low

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

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