Avalanche forecast

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Avalanche Activity

Forecast Snow Stability: Shallow accumulations of windslab will continue to build overnight on South-West through West to North aspects above 900 meters. These are expected to be shallow, isolated and easily avoidable. Patchy snow cover will remain on most aspects above 500 meters, becoming progressively more firm and extensive with height. The historical snowpack will continue to consolidate and is stable in all areas. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Storm force East-South-East winds easing to fresh during the day. Very light, intermittent showers expected. The freezing level is expected to rise to around summit level. Observed Weather Influences: Storm force Easterly winds. Very light and intermittent precipitation. The freezing level was around 700 meters. ObservedSnowStability: Shallow accumulations of windslab are present on South-West through West to North aspects above 900 meters. These are isolated and easily avoidable. Areas affected are wind sheltered locations such as gully tops, corrie rims and ridge crests. Patchy snow cover on all aspects above 500 meters, increasing in coverage and firmness with height. The historical snow pack continues to consolidate and presents no hazard. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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