Avalanche forecast

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Avalanche danger

900 m–1,100 m
1 · Low
700 m–900 m
1 · Low
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Avalanche Activity

Forecast Snow Stability: The snowpack will remain generally well bonded and stable. Isolated and shallow areas of windslab will be present mainly on North-West through North to East aspects above 900 metres; these should be generally avoidable. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: It will remain dry with gale force South-South-Westerly winds. The freezing level will rise above the summits during the morning. Observed Weather Influences: It was a dry day with moderate South-South-Westerly winds, increasing in the afternoon. The freezing level rose above the summits in the afternoon. ObservedSnowStability: The older snowpack is very firm with good stability. Fresh snow accumulations from yesterday are shallow and insignificant, thawing quickly in the sun. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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