Southern Cairngorms

SC for 14.2: Instabilities within snowpack on W, NW aspects above 900m, esp. coire rims and gully tops. Cornices on W to N. Mod Haz.

SC for 14.2: Instabilities within snowpack on W, NW aspects above 900m, esp. coire rims and gully tops. Cornices on W to N. Mod Haz.

Forecast Snow Stability: Instabilities within the snowpack will persist on West and North-West aspects above 900 metres. Areas most affected will be coire rims, gully tops and other steep wind sheltered locations, especially where accumulations have gained depth. The old snowpack will be icy, firm and stable. Cornices will be found on West to North aspects and remain a threat from collapse. Wind exposed terrain will be mainly scoured. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Forecast Weather Influences: Some patchy light snow showers possible overnight and through the day but minimal amounts expected. Fresh East-South-Easterlies will veer South-South-Easterly and increase to strong in the early hours. The freezing level will be at 200 meters, with the exception of a few hours overnight where it will rise to 400 metres. Observed Weather Influences: It was a dry day with some bright spells briefly in the late afternoon. The freezing level was around 600 metres at noon with moderate winds from the East-South-East. ObservedSnowStability: Instabilities within the snowpack are present on West and North-West aspects above 900 metres. Areas most affected are gully tops, coire rims, steep convexities and other wind sheltered features. Cornices are present on West to North aspects. The old snowpack is icy and firm with good stability. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.