Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Avalanche danger

900 m–1,300 m
1 · Low
900 m–1,300 m
2 · Moderate
900 m–1,300 m
3 · Considerable
700 m–900 m
1 · Low
700 m–900 m
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • Above 700 m

  • Cornices

    • Above 800 m

Avalanche Activity

Forecast Snow Stability: Fresh unstable windslab will develop through the period, adding to existing accumulations, mainly on North-West through North to South-East aspects above 700 metres with avalanches likely particularly above 900 metres. Cornices above these aspects will be fragile. Windward slopes will generally be scoured, icy and stable. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Strong South-Westerly winds overnight will ease slightly during the day. Snow showers throughout the period. The freezing level will be around 600 metres. Observed Weather Influences: There were very strong South-Westerly winds and snow showers. The freezing level was around 600 metres. ObservedSnowStability: Areas of poorly bonded windslab are present in wind sheltered locations with deepest accumulations on North to East aspects above 800 metres. Fragile cornices are present above these aspects. Windward aspects are generally scoured, icy and stable. The avalanche hazard is Considerable.

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

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