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Lochaber

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Highlights

LO for 23/03. Generally stable snowpack with localised surface instabilities. Unstable cornices. Avalanche hazard Low.

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LO for 23/03. Generally stable snowpack with localised surface instabilities. Unstable cornices. Avalanche hazard Low.

Forecast Snow Stability: The snowpack will continue to gradually thaw at all levels. Snowpack stability will be generally good. Localised surface instabilities will be present, mainly on slopes exposed to solar radiation. Remaining cornices will be prone to collapse. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: It will remain dry with the freezing level above the summits. Observed Weather Influences: It has been a dry and sunny day with the freezing level above the summits. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is generally stable at all levels. Some surface instabilities are present, mainly on steep slopes exposed to solar radiation. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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