Glencoe

Forecast Snow Stability: Initially, wet snow instabilities on all steep slopes but more likely in sheltered gullies and steep slopes with a North-West through North to Easterly aspect and mainly above 850 metres. Stability will start to improve as the day progresses as drier, cooler conditions take effect. Any remaining cornices will be weak and unstable. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Forecast Weather Influences: Rain will continue to fall at all elevations during Tuesday night with drier conditions expected during the day but remaining cloudy. The strong Southerly winds will ease and veer to be light, West-South-Westerly. The freezing level will generally remain above the summits but will briefly dip to 1200 metres in the early hours of the morning before rising again to 1600 metres later in the day. Observed Weather Influences: Last night and through today the freezing level has been well above the summits the midday summit temperature was plus 2.2 degrees Celsius with plus 13 degrees Celsius at sea level, last night even warmer temperatures affected the area. Rain at all elevations today accompanied by very strong Southerly winds have added to the rapid thaw in the area. ObservedSnowStability: Wet snow instabilities were present on all steep slopes especially where deep accumulations of windslab previously existed. Sheltered gullies and steep slopes with a North-West through North to South-Easterly aspects above 700 metres where mostly affected, Cornices are still prone to collapse. The avalanche hazard is Considerable.