Avalanche forecast

Southern Cairngorms

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Highlights

SC 11.4.23 Firm patchy snow. Most amounts around N to E facing corries above 900m and highest summits. Avalanche hazard Low.

Avalanche Activity

SC 11.4.23 Firm patchy snow. Most amounts around N to E facing corries above 900m and highest summits. Avalanche hazard Low.

Forecast Snow Stability: Surface layers of the patchy snow will initially be firm, gradually softening later in the day. Greatest amounts of snow will be found in high North to East facing corries above 900 metres and around the higher Cairngorm summits. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Cold overnight with the freezing level rising above the summits during the morning. Generally dry with only very light snow showers due. Fresh winds throughout, initially from the West but backing throughput the day to the South. Observed Weather Influences: A mild day, generally dry with the occasional shower. Winds were fresh from the South-West. ObservedSnowStability: The patchy snow is soft but well bonded and stable. Greatest amounts are found in high North to East facing corries above 900 metres and around the higher Cairngorm tops. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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