Avalanche forecast

Creag Meagaidh

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Avalanche danger

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

CM for 17.2.24. Weak windslab N to E aspects above 900m. Avalanches likely. Considerable hazard.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

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  • Persistent weak layers

    • All elevations

  • cornice_failure

    • All elevations

Avalanche Activity

CM for 17.2.24. Weak windslab N to E aspects above 900m. Avalanches likely. Considerable hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: Weak, unstable windslab will become deeper and more widespread on all steep North to East aspects above 900m. Where avalanches are likely. New weak cornice development also expected over these aspects, especially gully tops and coire rims. Better stability on ridge lines and recently wind scoured locations. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Strong West-South-West later South-West winds. Snow showers throughout the forecast period. Remaining cold. Observed Weather Influences: Cold. Strong West South West winds. Frequent snow showers during the day. ObservedSnowStability: Weak windslab lies on most steep North to East aspects above 950m. Some of this is underlain by a buried weak layer. Recent dry slab and loose snow avalanche activity today on all these aspects in Coire Ardair. The avalanche hazard is Considerable

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

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