Avalanche forecast

Creag Meagaidh

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Avalanche danger

Above 950 m
1 · Low
Above 950 m
2 · Moderate
Below 950 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

CM for 24/2: Weak windslab N to E aspects above 950m. Weak cornices.Moderate Hazard.

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Avalanche Activity

CM for 24/2: Weak windslab N to E aspects above 950m. Weak cornices.Moderate Hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: Weak windslab will remain in place on steep North to East aspects above 950m. Most affected areas will be gully exits and coire rims. Recently formed cornices will overhang these locations. Snow at lower altitudes and on less steep ground will show some early consolidation. Good stability on all recently scoured aspects. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: A few light snow showers are possible. Remaining cold. Moderate South-Westerly airflow easing to light Westerly during the day. Observed Weather Influences: Periodic snow showers on moderate West-South-West winds. Cold. ObservedSnowStability: Accumulations of weak windslab lie on steep North to East aspects above 950m. Some early consolidation noted in all snow at lower elevations. Weak recently formed cornices overhang most of the above aspects. Period of poor stability overnight and during the early morning with 3 cornice triggered avalanches on steep North-North-East and East aspects at around 1050m. Windward aspects are all well stabilized. The avalanche hazard is Considerable.

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

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