Northern Cairngorms

0503 for NC. Existing snowpack will be mainly stable and well bonded. Diminishing snow cover in thaw conditions. Low Haz.

0503 for NC. Existing snowpack will be mainly stable and well bonded. Diminishing snow cover in thaw conditions. Low Haz.

Forecast Snow Stability: The existing snowpack will slowly diminish but will be stable and well bonded throughout in most locations. Above 1000 metres on North to East aspects, isolated shallow accumulations of softer stable snow will linger, especially during the first part of the forecast period. Greatest snow amounts will be found above 1000 metres around coire back walls, ridge flanks and on high plateaus. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: Storm force South-Westerly winds throughout the forecast period. Rain will arrive this evening, continuing overnight to clear leaving a dry day. The freezing level will remain well above the summits. Observed Weather Influences: A mild, dry and windy day. The freezing level remained above the highest summits. Storm force South-Westerly winds throughout the day. ObservedSnowStability: Isolated shallow accumulations of soft stable snow lingers on North to East aspects above 1000 metres. Elsewhere, the existing snowpack is stable and well bonded throughout. Greatest amounts can be found above 1000 metres around coire back walls, ridge flanks and on high plateaus. The avalanche hazard is Low.