Creag Meagaidh

Forecast Snow Stability: Unstable windslab will continue to build on South-West through West to North-West aspects above 900 metres. Accumulations are not expected to be extensive but will affect wind-sheltered terrain such as coire rims and gully tops. Cornices will build above the same aspects. Elsewhere the snowpack will be firm, icy and stable. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Forecast Weather Influences: Light overnight snowfall, drier thereafter. The freezing level will fluctuate around 500 metres. Very strong Easterly winds will back North-East throughout the forecasting period, while steadily decreasing to become moderate. Observed Weather Influences: Very strong Easterly winds. Light snowfall throughout the morning, drier later. The freezing level was around 550 metres. ObservedSnowStability: Fresh deposits of unstable windslab are developing on South-West through West to North-West aspects above 900 metres. Wind-sheltered terrain such as coire rims and gully tops are most affected. Elsewhere stability is generally good with the snowpack being mostly firm and icy. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.