Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Highlights

LO for 11/1. Localised windslab on steep E, SE, S and SW aspects above 950m. Shallow and stable snowpack elsewhere. Low hazard

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Avalanche Activity

LO for 11/1. Localised windslab on steep E, SE, S and SW aspects above 950m. Shallow and stable snowpack elsewhere. Low hazard

Forecast Snow Stability: Localised areas of windslab will be present, mainly on steep East through South to South-West aspects above 950m. Elsewhere a generally stable and shallow snowpack will be present. The avalanche hazard will be Low

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: It will remain cold and dry with light winds, strengthening slightly during Saturday afternoon Observed Weather Influences: It has been a cold and dry day with light winds. ObservedSnowStability: Localised areas of windslab are present mainly at the tops of steep East through South to South West aspects above 950m. Elsewhere the snowpack is generally stable, shallow and overlies bare ground. The avalanche hazard is Low

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

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