Creag Meagaidh

CM for 20.3. Good stability throughout with only very patchy snow cover remaining. Firm snow initially, softening later. Low hazard.

CM for 20.3. Good stability throughout with only very patchy snow cover remaining. Firm snow initially, softening later. Low hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: Good stability throughout with only very patchy snow cover remaining. Greatest deposits are primarily on steep Northerly through East to South-East aspects above 950m. The snow patches will be firm overnight, then become softer as the day progresses and will start to thaw at all elevations. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: Remaining dry with light Southerly winds which will increase steadily to become fresh during the day. Overnight summit temperatures will be below freezing, then rising significantly throughout the day. Observed Weather Influences: There was an overnight frost at all levels, then the freezing level rose steadily to above the summits. Dry and bright with light South-Westerly winds. ObservedSnowStability: Good stability throughout with only very patchy snow cover remaining. Greatest deposits are primarily on steep Northerly through East to South-East aspects above 950m. Snow mostly firm, softening slightly in steep locations where exposed directly to the sun. The avalanche hazard is Low.