Glencoe

Forecast Snow Stability: New snow and wind transport of existing snow will form weakly bonded windslab in wind sheltered locations. Greatest accumulations are expected to form above 850 metres in sheltered gullies and on slopes with a mainly North-West through North to Easterly aspect. Cross loading may affect other aspects. Fragile cornices may exist above similar areas. On more exposed slopes stability will be generally good with a cover of new snow on a firm and icy base. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable.

Forecast Weather Influences: New snow overnight and on Monday will continue to affect slopes mainly above 600 metres. Winds will be moderate to fresh, generally South-Westerly overnight but veering to the North and strengthening to occasionally strong through the course of the day. The freezing level will be around 650 metres. Observed Weather Influences: New snow overnight and today has affected slopes above 400 metres. Winds have been generally Southerly, strong overnight becoming moderate today. After a cool night the freezing level has risen to around 900 metres. ObservedSnowStability: Areas of windslab exist in sheltered gullies and on slopes with a mainly North-Westerly through North to North-Easterly aspect above 900 metres. Cross loading may have affected other slopes. On exposed slopes, a light cover of new snow exists on a firm and icy base. The avalanche hazard is Considerable.