Northern Cairngorms

NC for 19.3. Generally stable. Firm snow surface may be consequential in the event of a slide or fall. Avalanche Hazard Low.

NC for 19.3. Generally stable. Firm snow surface may be consequential in the event of a slide or fall. Avalanche Hazard Low.

Forecast Snow Stability: Little change is expected. The snowpack will continue to slowly consolidate and remain stable in most locations. The greatest snow depth will be on South-East to South-West aspects above 1000 metres, more superficial elsewhere. On these aspects the snow surface will only soften in very steep wind sheltered terrain as the day progresses. Northerly aspects will remain firm icy and stable. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: Dry and settled conditions are expected to continue. Winds will be fresh Southerlies overnight, veering to the South-West, initially light becoming fresh during the day. Settled high pressure conditions will result in freezing surfaces above 500 metres overnight, rising to 900 metres by the afternoon. Observed Weather Influences: Dry and clear with fresh South-Easterly winds. The freezing level was around 900 metres, although surfaces were widely frozen due to the settled high pressure conditions. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is generally well bonded and stable in most locations. Isolated wind drifted deposits remain, mostly on East to South aspects above 1000 metres where weaknesses are slowly stabilising. The snow surface was noticeably firm on most aspects and elevations. The avalanche hazard is Low.