Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Above 1,150 m
1 · Low
Above 1,150 m
2 · Moderate
Below 1,150 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

LO for 14.2 Instabilities windslab mainly on NW-N-E aspcts abve 1150m. New windslab SE-SW abve 1000m, not significant. Haz Moderate

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LO for 14.2 Instabilities windslab mainly on NW-N-E aspcts abve 1150m. New windslab SE-SW abve 1000m, not significant. Haz Moderate

Forecast Snow Stability: Instabilities will persist in the recently deposited windslab above around 1150 metres, greatest accumulations of which lie on North-West through North to East aspects. New windslab will be deposited in sheltered areas, mainly on South-East to South-West aspects above 1000 metres, but accumulations are not expected to gain significant depth. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Winds will be generally moderate Northerly. The freezing level will gradually lower from 800 metres to around 550 metres. Some light snow showers. Observed Weather Influences: It was a dry day with light winds and the freezing level was around 900 metres. ObservedSnowStability: Instabilities persist in the recently deposited windslab above around 1150 metres. Greatest accumulations are on North-West through North to East aspects. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.

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

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