Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Avalanche danger

Above 900 m
2 · Moderate
Above 900 m
3 · Considerable
Above 900 m
1 · Low
Below 900 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

LO for 18/2. Changing wind will form windslab on almost all aspects at some point during the period. Considerable hazard.

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Avalanche Activity

LO for 18/2. Changing wind will form windslab on almost all aspects at some point during the period. Considerable hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: Unstable windslab will continue to form above 900m and be redistributed onto almost all aspects at some point during the forecast period due to the changing wind direction. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: There will be snow showers above 200m throughout the period. Winds will initially be from the South but will back to the East then North and finally West by Friday afternoon. Observed Weather Influences: Snow showers above 400m with moderate to strong Westerly winds over the summits

ObservedSnowStability: Fresh areas of unstable windslab are continuing to form in the strong winds. Greatest accumulations are in wind sheltered North, North-East, East and South-East aspects above 900m. Cornices are also building above these aspects. The avalanche hazard is Considerable

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

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