Avalanche forecast

Creag Meagaidh

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Highlights

CM for 20.4.24. Low hazard. Moist but generally well stabilised snowpack. Weak cornices.

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Avalanche Activity

CM for 20.4.24. Low hazard. Moist but generally well stabilised snowpack. Weak cornices.

Forecast Snow Stability: Little change. The snowpack will remain moist at depth but generally well stabilised. A very thin covering of fresh snow is possible near summits. Cornices will remain weak. Some limited potential for minor full depth avalanches from steep crags in Coire Ardair. The avalanche hazard will be Low

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Freezing just below summits throughout. A little light snowfall is possible during the day. Light variable winds. Observed Weather Influences: Wet and mild overnight, slightly cooler later. A trace of snow over summits during the late morning. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is moist but well stabilised in most locations. Recent minor full depth avalanche and cornice debris noted below a steep East facing crag in Coire Ardair. Remaining cornices are wet and weak. The avalanche hazard is Low

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

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