Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Highlights

LO for 8/3. Mild, but generally dry during day. The patchy spring snowpack will continue to slowly thaw. Low hazard.

Avalanche Activity

LO for 8/3. Mild, but generally dry during day. The patchy spring snowpack will continue to slowly thaw. Low hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: The firm patchy snowpack will soften in the mild conditions. The greatest deposits will remain on high North to East facing coires and gullies. Stability will be good throughout. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: After a little overnight rain a dry day is expected. The freezing level will remain above the summits. Observed Weather Influences: A dry day with light winds. The freezing level dropped below the summits overnight, before turning milder again through the day. ObservedSnowStability: The patchy spring snowpack firmed up in the slightly cooler conditions. It is hard, icy and stable. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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