Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Avalanche danger

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

LO for 10/12 Localised instabilities on steep N and NE aspects above 900m. Elsewhere generally stable. Moderate hazard

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Avalanche Activity

LO for 10/12 Localised instabilities on steep N and NE aspects above 900m. Elsewhere generally stable. Moderate hazard

Forecast Snow Stability: Localised areas of unstable snow will be present, mainly on steep sheltered North and North-East aspects above 900m. Elsewhere the snowpack will be generally stable. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: It will be dry with light winds. The freezing level will be around 400m with a temperature inversion at higher levels. Observed Weather Influences: A dry and cold day with light winds ObservedSnowStability: Localised areas of instability are present on some steep North and North-East aspects above 900m. Elsewhere the snowpack is generally stable. The avalanche hazard is Moderate

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

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