Avalanche forecast

Glencoe

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Highlights

GC for 1/1/23. Older snowpack generally stable. Isolated windslab on N-E aspects above 1000m. Low hazard.

Avalanche Activity

GC for 1/1/23. Older snowpack generally stable. Isolated windslab on N-E aspects above 1000m. Low hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: The older snowpack will remain icy and generally stable in all locations. Isolated areas of windslab will persist mainly on North to East aspects above 1000 metres. Fresh windslab accumulations during the day are not expected to be significant. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: It will be a dry night with fresh Easterly winds. There will be snow showers during the day, and the wind will ease and back to become North-Westerly. The freezing level will rise to around 400 metres during the day. Observed Weather Influences: It was a dry, cold day with light, variable winds. ObservedSnowStability: In most locations the snowpack has an icy crust and is generally stable. Isolated areas of windslab are present mainly on steep North to East aspects above 1000 metres. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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