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Creag Meagaidh

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Highlights

CM for 25.2 Shallow windslab E-S-SW aspects above 950m. Accumulations gaining depth not extensive. Old snowpack stable. Haz Low

Avalanche Activity

CM for 25.2 Shallow windslab E-S-SW aspects above 950m. Accumulations gaining depth not extensive. Old snowpack stable. Haz Low

Forecast Snow Stability: Shallow recently deposited windslab will be present, mainly on East through South to South-West aspects above 950 metres. Accumulations having gained depth will not be extensive. The old snowpack, lying mainly on North through East to South-East aspects above 850 metres, will generally be stable and its surface frozen. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: It is expected to be dry throughout the period, with moderate North-North-East winds. The freezing level will be around 500 metres. Observed Weather Influences: There were light showers falling as snow above around 800 metres. Winds were moderate to strong generally Northerly. The freezing level was around 900 metres. ObservedSnowStability: Shallow windslab has been deposited in wind sheltered areas, mainly on East through South to South-West aspects above 950 metres. Accumulations gaining depth are not extensive. The old snowpack is generally stable and above 900 metres its surface is refrozen. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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