Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Avalanche danger

Above 1,000 m
2 · Moderate
Above 1,000 m
1 · Low
Below 1,000 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

LO for 6/4. Localised instabilities developing mainly on steep N, NE and E aspects above 1000m. Moderate hazard

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Avalanche Activity

LO for 6/4. Localised instabilities developing mainly on steep N, NE and E aspects above 1000m. Moderate hazard

Forecast Snow Stability: The existing wet snowpack will refreeze above 900 metres. Fresh areas of unstable windslab will develop in sheltered locations. Greatest accumulations will be at the tops of sheltered North, North-East and East aspects above 1000 metres. Where accumulations are significant; The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Snow showers above 900 metres are expected overnight and during Wednesday. Winds will be strong from the South-West. Observed Weather Influences: It has been a wet day with rain at all levels. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is gradually 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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