Southern Cairngorms

Forecast Snow Stability: The remaining snow will be firm and well bonded. Small patches will be found above 850 metres. Some larger areas will be encountered above 950 metres on North to East aspects, mainly around corrie rims and in gully tops. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: Dry throughout the period until late afternoon when some light snow is possible above 800 metres. Winds will steadily increase in strength to become gale force West-North-Westerlies. Observed Weather Influences: A trace of overnight snow above 600 metres, followed by a dry and bright day. Winds were fresh easing to light, generally Northerly. -4 at 900 metres at midday. ObservedSnowStability: The remaining snow is well bonded with very firm surface layers. Patches are present above 850 metres. Larger areas can be found above 950 metres on North to East aspects, mostly around corrie rims and in gully tops. The avalanche hazard is Low.