Lochaber
Avalanche danger
- All elevations
- 1 · Low
Highlights
LO for 20.12 Snowpack continues to consolidate as freezing level lowers. Scattered snow showers expected. Avalanche hazard Low.
Avalanche Activity
LO for 20.12 Snowpack continues to consolidate as freezing level lowers. Scattered snow showers expected. Avalanche hazard Low.
Forecast Snow Stability: Insignificant amounts of fresh snow will be found in steep wind sheltered locations on a North-West, North and North-East aspect above 800 metres. The existing snowpack will continue to stabilise in the cooler temperatures. The avalanche hazard will be Low.
Snowpack Structure
Forecast Weather Influences: The freezing level will gradually lower to 800 metres. A dry evening with light snow showers throughout the day. Strong southerly winds remain constant. Observed Weather Influences: A mild day with continuous rain at all levels. Winds were strong from the South and the freezing level remained above summit level. ObservedSnowStability: After an overnight period of instability, the remaining saturated snowpack continues to stabilise. Greatest accumulations can be found on West through North to North-East aspects above 800 metres. The avalanche hazard is Low.
Bulletin data: Scottish Avalanche Information Service (via EAWS / avalanche.report)