Southern Cairngorms

Forecast Snow Stability: New fresh unstable windslab will develop mainly on North-East to South-East aspects above 800 metres. Minor amounts may also be encountered on both North and South aspect due to cross loading. Wind sheltered locations such as coire rims and gully tops will be most affected, particularly where accumulations develop over old snow. New unstable cornices will form. Old snow will become very firm and icy. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate

Forecast Weather Influences: Snowfall at all levels overnight with the freezing level rising to around 650 metres during the day. Strong winds West-South-West overnight, veering to West-North-West during the day. Observed Weather Influences: Mild overnight, becoming cooler around dawn, 0 or plus 1 degrees at 900 metres during the day. Occasional squally showers otherwise dry. Fresh Westerly winds throughout. ObservedSnowStability: The fluctuating temperatures have helped consolidate recent deposits but instabilities still persist within deeper accumulations. These localised areas are on steep terrain above 1000 metres, mainly gully tops and corrie rims on North-East to South-East aspects. Older snow is firm and well bonded. The avalanche hazard is Low.