Avalanche forecast

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  • Wet snow

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Avalanche Activity

Forecast Snow Stability: Isolated areas of windslab will continue to develop overnight mainly on North and North-East aspects above 900 metres. These are not expected to be deep or extensive. There will be a period of reduced stability here in the morning as the temperature rises and snow turns to rain. Other aspects and lower elevations will be generally stable. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Strong South-South-Westerly winds increase to gale force overnight. Showers will fall as snow above around 800 metres overnight, turning to rain at all elevations around dawn. The freezing level will be around 850 metres overnight, rising above the summits during the day. Observed Weather Influences: Occasional showers fell as snow above around 800 metres. Strong South-South-Westerly winds. The freezing level was around 850 metres. ObservedSnowStability: Isolated areas of shallow windslab are present on some mountains, mainly on North and North-East aspects above 900 metres. Other mountains in the area only have a dusting of snow. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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