Creag Meagaidh

CM for 26/2/22 Wet snow instability N, E, to SE aspects above 750m. Weak cornices. Moderate Hazard.

CM for 26/2/22 Wet snow instability N, E, to SE aspects above 750m. Weak cornices. Moderate Hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: Limited wet snow instability on steep North through East to South-East aspects above 900m; also on selected steep E aspects as low as 750m. Snow on less steep ground and at lower altitudes will be moist but moderately bonded. All cornices will be weak and prone to collapse. Good stability on most other aspects. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Forecast Weather Influences: Milder; freezing level near summits throughout. Light showers of rain or sleet depending on altitude. Much stronger South-West winds. Observed Weather Influences: Overnight snow showers then dry during the day. Bright, sunny morning, clouding over later. Cold summit temperatures but noticeably milder in sun-exposed locations. ObservedSnowStability: Poor stability overnight with a few small cornice triggered dry slab avalanches on East to South-East aspects. Many weak cornices remain. Progressive consolidation during the day of snow on sun exposed East to South aspects at all altitudes. Some residual instability lingers in deep windslab in steep shaded North-East aspects above 950 metres. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.