Southern Cairngorms
Avalanche danger
- All elevations
- 1 · Low
Highlights
SC 01.01.22 Snow cover will continue to thaw but remain well bonded. Rock and ice fall possible from steep ground. Ava haz Low.
Avalanche Activity
SC 01.01.22 Snow cover will continue to thaw but remain well bonded. Rock and ice fall possible from steep ground. Ava haz Low.
Forecast Snow Stability: Little change is expected. The patchy snow will continue to slowly thaw but will remain well bonded. Largest areas will be found on North to East aspects above 900 metres. Both rock and ice fall will be a hazard during prolonged thaw periods. The avalanche hazard will be Low.
Snowpack Structure
Forecast Weather Influences: Continuing mild with occasional rainfall at all levels throughout this period. winds will be very strong, initially South in the morning then veering to the South-South-West. Observed Weather Influences: A mild and calm day. Low cloud slowly moved over the area and by early afternoon there was some drizzle. ObservedSnowStability: The patchy wet snow continues to thaw but remains well bonded. Largest areas are to be found on North to East aspects above 900 metres. There is little snow left elsewhere. The avalanche hazard is Low.
Bulletin data: Scottish Avalanche Information Service (via EAWS / avalanche.report)