Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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

LO for 6/1. Fresh windslab building mainly on steep NW, N and NE aspects above 900m. Thawing at lower levels. Moderate Hazard.

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LO for 6/1. Fresh windslab building mainly on steep NW, N and NE aspects above 900m. Thawing at lower levels. Moderate Hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: Existing snow at lower elevations will start to thaw. Fresh unstable windslab will form in sheltered locations during Thursday. Greatest accumulations will be on steep North-West, North and North-East aspects above 900m. Instabilities will be present in these locations. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: The freezing level will rise during Thursday morning with snow showers above 900 metres. Winds will increase from a Southerly direction. Observed Weather Influences: It has been a cold and dry day with light North-Westerly winds. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is generally stable. Some deep drifts of unconsolidated snow are present in sheltered North-East, East and South-East aspects above 900 metres. Elsewhere there is a thin covering of fresh snow. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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