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 22/02/23 Localised weaker windslab on steep NE to SE aspects above 950m. Moderate Hazard.

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Avalanche Activity

CM for 22/02/23 Localised weaker windslab on steep NE to SE aspects above 950m. Moderate Hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: Firm or hard scoured snow-ice in many wind exposed locations above 850m. Localised accumulations of soft marginally stabilised windslab anticipated on steep North-East to South-East aspects above 950m. Some early new cornice development possible over steeper lee slopes. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Rain overnight turning to snow showers in the early hours. Moderate to fresh West, later West-North-West winds. Freezing at 750m during the day. Observed Weather Influences: Rain at all levels overnight then dry. Freezing for a time early in the forecast period otherwise mild. ObservedSnowStability: Thawing, moist and well bonded snowpack. Patchy cover confined to locations above 850m; some ribbons of snow in burn beds and gullies at lower altitudes. Some residual old cornices remain over selected steep North-East to East aspects. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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