Avalanche forecast

Southern Cairngorms

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Highlights

SC for 6.3.25. Limited and thawing snow cover. Stable throughout, greatest amounts on NW,N,NE aspects abv 900. Hazard Low

Avalanche Activity

SC for 6.3.25. Limited and thawing snow cover. Stable throughout, greatest amounts on NW,N,NE aspects abv 900. Hazard Low

Forecast Snow Stability: Snow cover will continue to diminish further in the rain and warmer temperatures but will be well bonded and stable throughout. Greatest amounts will be above 900m, limited in extent and restricted to coire back walls and gullies on North-West to North-East aspects. Elsewhere, small patches remain in wind sheltered places and terrain will be largely bare of snow. The avalanche hazard will be Low

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Gale to storm force South-Westerly winds will continue throughout the forecast period. Freezing levels will be well above the summits. Rainfall to all levels, will be persistent through the day but easing to light in the afternoon. Observed Weather Influences: Very strong gale to storm force South-Westerly winds with rainfall. Freezing level well above the summits ObservedSnowStability: Snow cover continues to diminish but the snowpack is stable throughout. Greatest amounts are above 900m and restricted to coire back walls, coire rims and gullies on North-West to North-East aspects. Elsewhere, terrain is mostly bare of snow. The avalanche hazard is Low

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

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