Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Avalanche danger

Above 900 m
1 · Low
Above 900 m
2 · Moderate
Below 900 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

LO for 9/12 Localised instabilities mainly on sheltered N and NE aspects above 900m. Moderate hazard

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Avalanche Activity

LO for 9/12 Localised instabilities mainly on sheltered N and NE aspects above 900m. Moderate hazard

Forecast Snow Stability: Localised areas of unstable snow will be present, mainly in sheltered locations on North and North-East aspects above 900m. Shallow deposits of snow will remain on open slopes. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: It will be dry with the freezing level around 500m. Winds will be generally light. Observed Weather Influences: It has been mainly dry with the freezing level around 700m. Light to moderate North-East winds over the summits ObservedSnowStability: Areas of unstable windslab are present in deeper snow accumulations. These are generally found in sheltered locations on North and North-East aspects above 900m. Many open slopes have fresh snow lying on bare ground. The avalanche hazard is Moderate

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

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