Southern Cairngorms

Forecast Snow Stability: The snowpack will continue to thaw and soften but will remain generally well bonded. Greatest cover will be found on South-West through North-West to North-East aspects above 700 metres. Cornice collapse and falling ice from steep ground will be a significant hazard. The avalanche hazard will be Low

Forecast Weather Influences: The thaw continues. Freezing levels will remain above the tops with rain throughout the day. Fresh to strong winds, Southerly until mid afternoon, then veering South-South-West. Observed Weather Influences: A cloudy day with occasional bright spells. Strong gale force winds, South-West at midday but backing to the South by mid afternoon. Around 4 degrees at 900 metres. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack continues to thaw and soften but remains generally well bonded. Greatest snow amounts are found mainly on South-West through North-West to North-East aspects above 700 metres. Otherwise cover continues to diminish particularly around ridges and sub 700 metres. Cornice collapse and falling ice remain a significant hazard. The avalanche hazard is Low.