Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Above 1,000 m
1 · Low
Above 1,000 m
2 · Moderate
Below 1,000 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

LO for 10/2. Wet snow instabilities on steep NE, E and SE aspects above 1000m, gradually stabilising during the day. Moderate hazard

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Avalanche Activity

LO for 10/2. Wet snow instabilities on steep NE, E and SE aspects above 1000m, gradually stabilising during the day. Moderate hazard

Forecast Snow Stability: Initially, the snowpack will become wet with some surface instabilities, notably on steep North-East, East and South-East aspects above 1000 metres. During the day, stability will gradually improve as the thaw sets in. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Rain at all levels will push into the area during Friday morning. Winds will remain strong from a South-Westerly direction. Observed Weather Influences: There have been some snow showers above 550m with strong Westerly winds over the summits. ObservedSnowStability: The existing old snowpack has refrozen. Some fresh snow accumulations are present above 550 metres with more significant accumulations in sheltered North-East, East and South-East slopes and gullies above 1000 metres. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.

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

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