Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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LO for 30/12. A wet day with little new snow expected. Limited old snow cover. Low avalanche hazard

Avalanche Activity

LO for 30/12. A wet day with little new snow expected. Limited old snow cover. Low avalanche hazard

Forecast Snow Stability: The existing wet snowpack will continue to thaw and consolidate at all levels. Some fresh snow is expected over the summits later on Monday but accumulations are not expected to be significant. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Heavy rain is expected with the freezing level remaining above the summits. Gale force South-West winds will continue, easing during Monday afternoon. Observed Weather Influences: It has been a wet and windy day with the freezing level above the summits. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is continuing to thaw at all levels. Any remaining old snow is in high corries and gully lines. Snowpack stability is good. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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