Avalanche forecast

Northern Cairngorms

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Above 1,000 m
1 · Low
Above 1,000 m
2 · Moderate
Below 1,000 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

NC for 25.2. Unstable windslab above 1000m on N to E aspects. Firm and stable elsewhere. Moderate hazard.

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NC for 25.2. Unstable windslab above 1000m on N to E aspects. Firm and stable elsewhere. Moderate hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: Little change is expected. Unstable windslab will be present above 1000 metres on North to East aspects. Areas most affected will be steep wind sheltered terrain such as coire rims, gully tops and convexities. Elsewhere the snowpack will be firm and stable. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: A dry day is expected with the freezing level being around 700 metres. Light Southerly winds will back to become Northerly during the day. Observed Weather Influences: A mostly dry and bright day with occasional light snow showers. The freezing level was around 700 metres. Moderate winds, predominantly Westerly. ObservedSnowStability: Unstable windslab is present above 1000 metres on North to East aspects. Areas most affected are steep wind sheltered terrain such as coire rims, gully tops and convexities. Elsewhere the snowpack is firm and stable. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.

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

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