Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Highlights

LO for 12.12 Unstable windslab mainly on S-W aspects above 900m; localised. Old icy snowpack mainly on N-E aspcts abve 900m. Haz Low

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LO for 12.12 Unstable windslab mainly on S-W aspects above 900m; localised. Old icy snowpack mainly on N-E aspcts abve 900m. Haz Low

Forecast Snow Stability: Little change is expected. Deposits of unstable windslab will be present, mainly on South to West aspects above 900 metres. These will generally be shallow and not extensive. The limited old snowpack, lying mainly on North to East aspects above 900 metres, will be icy, very hard and stable. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: It will remain dry and cold, freezing at most levels. Winds will be light generally South-Easterly. Observed Weather Influences: It was a dry cold day, remaining freezing at most levels. Winds were light to moderate generally North-Easterly. ObservedSnowStability: Deposits of unstable windslab are present in wind-sheltered areas, mainly on South to West aspects above 900 metres. These are generally shallow and not extensive. The limited old snowpack, lying mainly on North to East aspects above 900 metres, is icy, very hard and stable. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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