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Southern Cairngorms

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Highlights

SC 15.12.23 Wet snow surface instabilities above 900m. SW, W, NW and N asp. most affected. Cornices fragile. Avalanche Hazard Low.

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SC 15.12.23 Wet snow surface instabilities above 900m. SW, W, NW and N asp. most affected. Cornices fragile. Avalanche Hazard Low.

Forecast Snow Stability: Wet snow, surface instabilities will develop on steep slopes above 900 metres. Coire rims, gully tops and convexities on South-West through West to North aspects will be most affected. The remaining cornices will be fragile and prone to collapse. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Very strong to gale force South-Westerly winds and persistent, light rainfall at all levels for the forecast period. The freezing level will be above the highest summits. Observed Weather Influences: A dry day with very strong South-Westerly winds. The freezing level was above the highest summits. ObservedSnowStability: Snow cover is present on most aspects above 900 metres, with the deepest accumulations in wind sheltered locations such as gully tops. The snow pack is moist and generally well bonded and stable. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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