Northern Cairngorms

Forecast Snow Stability: The snowpack will remain well bonded and stable throughout. The greatest extent of snow will be above 950 metres around coire back walls, ridge flanks and the plateau. Snow patches and ribbons of well bonded snow will remain in depressions and hollows below. Any remaining cornices could collapse. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: Dry cloudy conditions are expected throughout the forecast period. Strong South-Westerly winds will decrease and become light to moderate through the day. The freezing level will remain above the summits, with the coolest period being just around dawn. Observed Weather Influences: A sunny day with strong Westerly winds. The freezing level remained well above the highest summits. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is well bonded and stable throughout. Shaded aspects are generally firmer than slopes exposed to direct sunlight where it\'s softening at all altitudes. The greatest extent of snow is above 950 metres around coire back walls, ridge flanks and the plateau. Snow patches and ribbons of well bonded snow remain in depressions and hollows below. The avalanche hazard is Low.