Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Avalanche danger

Above 1,000 m
1 · Low
Above 1,000 m
2 · Moderate
Below 1,000 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

LO for 10/3. Localised instabilities developing mainly on steep SW and W aspects above 1000m. Moderate hazard.

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Avalanche Activity

LO for 10/3. Localised instabilities developing mainly on steep SW and W aspects above 1000m. Moderate hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: Some redistribution of the existing soft snow will take place, with localised instabilities developing mainly on steep South-West and West aspects above 1000m. Exposed old snow will be frozen. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Strong North-Easterly winds overnight becoming light during Friday. It will remain dry with freezing at all levels Observed Weather Influences: It was a dry and cold day with light to moderate Easterly winds, increasing slightly in the afternoon. ObservedSnowStability: Areas of recent soft snow are present on many aspects above 1000m with some redistribution starting during the afternoon. Below this altitude, new snow accumulations are less significant. Old exposed snow is frozen. The avalanche hazard is Low

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

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