Avalanche forecast

Creag Meagaidh

SAIS
View on map

Avalanche danger

Above 1,000 m
1 · Low
Above 1,000 m
2 · Moderate
Below 1,000 m
1 · Low
Open full map
Out of date — this forecast expired 2 years ago. You’re viewing past conditions, not the current bulletin.

Highlights

CM for 6/2 Mod hazard. Windslab on N to E aspects above 1000m. Weak cornices. Minor surface instabilities possible.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • All elevations

  • Wet snow

    • All elevations

  • cornice_failure

    • All elevations

Avalanche Activity

CM for 6/2 Mod hazard. Windslab on N to E aspects above 1000m. Weak cornices. Minor surface instabilities possible.

Forecast Snow Stability: Weak windslab on very steep North to East aspects above 1000m with instability tending to be confined to deeper deposits at coire rims and gully exits. Better stability at lower altitudes. Weak recently formed cornices. Some minor surface instability is possible on any slopes exposed to sustained sunshine. Good stability on wind scoured locations. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: No precipitation is forecast. Freezing at 900m throughout the period. Moderate to fresh South West later Southerly winds. Periods of sunshine during the day. Observed Weather Influences: Frequent snow showers on West South West winds. Cold, though temperatures eased a little during the day. ObservedSnowStability: New weak windslab has accumulated on steep North to East aspects above 950m. Most affected areas are gully exits and coire rims. Snow at lower altitudes is better bonded. Weak new cornice development noted above steepest recent lee slopes. Good stability in all other locations. The avalanche hazard is Moderate

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

Regions covered