Southern Cairngorms

Forecast Snow Stability: The snow will be well bonded and stable throughout. Greatest cover will be found above 900 metres on South-West through West to North aspects and on high plateau areas. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: A dry night, with drizzle arriving by morning. Light rain during the afternoon will turn to sleet or wet snow on the highest summits by the end of the period. Strong Southerly winds overnight will ease to fresh during the day as they veer to the North-West by late afternoon. Freezing level will be over the summits, eventually lowering to 1100 metres towards the end of the period. Observed Weather Influences: Drizzle or light rain in low cloud. Strong South-South-Westerly winds with some powerful gusts. Freezing level gently rising to above the summits. ObservedSnowStability: The snow is well bonded and stable throughout. Surface layers are starting to soften but very firm near-surface layers are present. Best cover is to be found above 900 metres on the high plateau areas and on South-West through West to North aspects. Very patchy cover below this altitude. The avalanche hazard is Low.