Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Avalanche danger

Above 1,000 m
1 · Low
Above 1,000 m
2 · Moderate
Above 1,000 m
3 · Considerable
Below 1,000 m
1 · Low
Below 1,000 m
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

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  • Cornices

    • All elevations

Avalanche Activity

Forecast Snow Stability: Areas of unstable windslab will remain, mainly on North to East aspects above 1000 metres. Cornices will also remain at the top of some of these aspects. In addition North-West aspects may be affected by snow redistribution during the day. Below 1000 metres stability will be better. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: After a few overnight snow showers a generally dry day is expected. South-Easterly winds will strengthen through the period. The freezing level will be around 500 metres. Observed Weather Influences: It was a generally dry day with a freezing level of around 500 metres. Winds were light. ObservedSnowStability: Areas of poorly bonded windslab remain above 1000 metres on mainly North to East aspects. There are some fragile cornices above these aspects. At lower levels the snowpack has a crust and stability is better. The avalanche hazard is Considerable.

Bulletin data: Scottish Avalanche Information Service (via EAWS / avalanche.report)

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