Avalanche forecast

Creag Meagaidh

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Avalanche danger

Above 850 m
1 · Low
Above 850 m
2 · Moderate
Above 850 m
3 · Considerable
Below 850 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

CM for 02/02/23 Cons hazard. Poor stability NE to SE aspects above 850m. Weak cornices. Stability better later in day.

Avalanche problems

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Avalanche Activity

CM for 02/02/23 Cons hazard. Poor stability NE to SE aspects above 850m. Weak cornices. Stability better later in day.

Forecast Snow Stability: A period of poor stability overnight and during the early morning on steep North East through East to South East aspects above 850m. All recently formed cornices will become weak and prone to sudden collapse. Better stability on recently scoured slopes. The snowpack in all locations expected to show early consolidation later in the day. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: A few light overnight snow showers turning to persistent rain at all level before dawn. Freezing level rising to well above summits. Strong West South West winds becoming very strong during daylight hours. Observed Weather Influences: Cold with frequent overnight snow showers. Strong West North West winds eased during the day. ObservedSnowStability: Initially, poor stability with natural avalanche activity on South-East aspects above 900m. Weak cornices over many very steep North East to South aspects. Good stability in most snow below 800m. Many wind exposed slopes are now heavily scoured. The avalanche hazard is Considerable

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

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