Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Above 900 m
1 · Low
Above 900 m
2 · Moderate
Below 900 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

LO for 29/12. Localised windslab forming mainly on steep NE, E and SE aspects above 900m. Moderate hazard.

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LO for 29/12. Localised windslab forming mainly on steep NE, E and SE aspects above 900m. Moderate hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: The existing snowpack will remain frozen and stable. Fresh areas of windslab will develop in areas sheltered from the Westerly winds. Greatest accumulations will be on steep North-East, East and South-East aspects above 900 metres. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: The freezing level will be around 800 metres with snow showers throughout the period. Winds will be moderate to strong from a Westerly direction. Observed Weather Influences: The freezing level rose above the summits overnight before lowering to around 750 metres during the day. Mainly dry with some light showers later on Wednesday. ObservedSnowStability: The brief thaw and freeze cycle overnight has stabilised and consolidated the snowpack. Amounts of fresh snow later in the period were not significant. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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