Avalanche forecast

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TOR for 12/03 Little change is expected to the limited snowpack which will remain generally firm and stable throughout. Av Haz Low.

Avalanche Activity

TOR for 12/03 Little change is expected to the limited snowpack which will remain generally firm and stable throughout. Av Haz Low.

Forecast Snow Stability: Little change is expected to the snowpack which will remain firm and stable throughout. However, some surface softening of the snow is likely through the day. Most snow will exist on the more inland mountains on high North to East aspects, particularly around coire rims, in gully lines and on some summit slopes. Coastal ranges will largely be bare. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: A small amount of summit sleet and snow will fizzle out this evening, turning largely dry overnight. Some light rain and drizzle at all levels is expected from late morning onwards as the freezing level rises well above the summits by daybreak. A strengthening, generally South-East wind will become fresh to strong by midday. Observed Weather Influences: A dry morning and early afternoon, with cloud thickening from the south later. Fresh to strong South-East wind. Freezing level around 800 metres by late morning. ObservedSnowStability: Little change observed. The limited amount of snow that remains is firm and stable throughout. Most snow exists on the more inland ranges on high North to East aspects. A slight hint of fresh snow observed on North aspects above 750 metres. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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