Southern Cairngorms

SC 03/02/25 Slow thaw. Consolidating snowpack. Avalanche Hazard - Low.

SC 03/02/25 Slow thaw. Consolidating snowpack. Avalanche Hazard - Low.

Forecast Snow Stability: The consolidation trend will continue with generally stable snow throughout. Thaw conditions at all elevations, most prevalent at lower altitudes. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: No precipitation overnight or during the morning. Drizzle or light rain at all elevations during the afternoon. Winds increasing to gale force South-South-Westerlies during the morning. Day time freezing level above the summits. Observed Weather Influences: Occasional very light rain or sleet on the summits. Strong, easing to fresh South, veering South-Westerly winds. Freezing level rising to the highest summits by early afternoon. ObservedSnowStability: The snow is continuing to consolidate and is generally stable. Some snow loss at the lowest elevations. Generally reasonable cover above 700 metres. The avalanche hazard is Low.