Avalanche forecast

Creag Meagaidh

SAIS
View on map

Avalanche danger

Above 850 m
3 · Considerable
Above 850 m
2 · Moderate
Above 850 m
1 · Low
Below 850 m
2 · Moderate
Below 850 m
1 · Low
Open full map
Out of date — this forecast expired 5 years ago. You’re viewing past conditions, not the current bulletin.

Highlights

CM for 19/2/22 Considerable. Weak windslab NE to SE aspects above 850m. Weak cornices. Better stability on wind exposed aspects.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • All elevations

  • cornice_failure

    • All elevations

Avalanche Activity

CM for 19/2/22 Considerable. Weak windslab NE to SE aspects above 850m. Weak cornices. Better stability on wind exposed aspects.

Forecast Snow Stability: Poor stability overnight Friday into Saturday. Weak windslab on all steep North-East to South-East aspects above 850m. Collapse-prone cornices above many of these locations. Snow at lower altitudes and on less steep ground will show early consolidation by the end of the day. Better stability on wind scoured aspects. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Snow showers continue overnight then dry from before dawn onwards. Moderate Westerly airflow easing later and becoming South-Westerly. Remaining cold. Observed Weather Influences: Frequent snow showers. Winds from all points of the compass, latterly West-North-Westerly and strong. Cold.

ObservedSnowStability: New weak windslab, deep in places, on steep East to South aspects above 700m. Older windslab on North to North-East aspects above 850m partially scoured but only marginally bonded. Weak cornices in place above most of these locations. The avalanche hazard is Considerable

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

Regions covered