Avalanche forecast

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Avalanche Activity

Forecast Snow Stability: The snowpack will be generally well bonded and stable. Remaining cornices present a reduced threat and are mostly stable. The patchy snow cover above 500 metres will become progressively more firm, icy and extensive with height. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Gale force Easterly winds overnight will ease slightly becoming very strong during the day. Mainly dry throughout the forecast period with the chance of a light snow shower overnight above 600 metres. The freezing level will be around 700 metres. Observed Weather Influences: It was dry throughout the forecast period with gale force Easterly winds. The freezing level was around 600 meters overnight and rose slightly during the day. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is generally well bonded and stable. Remaining cornices present a reduced threat and are mostly stable. Above 500 metres the snow cover is patchy, though more extensive, firm and icy above around 700 metres. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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