Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Avalanche danger

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

LO for 22/1. Fresh unstable windslab forming on steep N, NE and E aspects above 900m. Old snowpack stable. Avalanche Hazard Moderate

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Avalanche Activity

LO for 22/1. Fresh unstable windslab forming on steep N, NE and E aspects above 900m. Old snowpack stable. Avalanche Hazard Moderate

Forecast Snow Stability: The existing wet snowpack will refreeze above 900 metres. Fresh areas of unstable windslab will develop during the day. Greatest accumulations will be on steep North, North-East and East aspects above 900 metres. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Rain at all levels overnight being replaced with snow above 800 metres early on Wednesday. Strong South-Westerly winds over the summits. Observed Weather Influences: Rain at all levels overnight and during the morning, drier later. Moderate South-Westerly winds over the summits. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is thawing and consolidating at all levels. Snowpack stability is generally good. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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