Avalanche forecast

Southern Cairngorms

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Highlights

SC 14.02.23 Patchy snow thawing. Greatest amounts in N to E Corries above 900m. Avalanche hazard Low.

Avalanche Activity

SC 14.02.23 Patchy snow thawing. Greatest amounts in N to E Corries above 900m. Avalanche hazard Low.

Forecast Snow Stability: The patchy snow will continue to thaw but will be well bonded and stable throughout. Greatest amounts will be found in North to East facing corries above 900 metres. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: A dry day is expected with the freezing level above the summits. Moderate to fresh winds from the South. Observed Weather Influences: A bright start with summit cloud developing mainly around the Glenshee hills. Dry throughout. Winds were moderate, mainly Southerly. ObservedSnowStability: The remaining snow cover is firm and well consolidated in all locations. Greatest snow cover is found in North to East facing corries above 900 metres. Patchy elsewhere. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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