Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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

LO for 16/12. Fresh windslab forming during Friday, mainly on steep West and North aspects above 900m. Moderate hazard

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LO for 16/12. Fresh windslab forming during Friday, mainly on steep West and North aspects above 900m. Moderate hazard

Forecast Snow Stability: Fresh areas of unstable snow will form during Friday, in areas sheltered from the South-Easterly winds. Greatest accumulations will be on West and North aspects above 900m. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Some fresh snow is expected accompanied by moderate strength South-Easterly winds over the summits. The freezing level will gradually rise to around 500m Observed Weather Influences: It has been a dry and cold day with light winds ObservedSnowStability: There is a very light dusting of recent snow above 900m but no significant accumulations. Some deeper shallow deposits are present at higher elevations but distribution is not extensive. The avalanche hazard is Low

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

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