Avalanche forecast

Southern Cairngorms

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Highlights

SC 25.3.25 Snow patches mostly found on NW, N, NE asp above 900m will continue to thaw and diminish. Good stability. Aval Haz Low.

Avalanche Activity

SC 25.3.25 Snow patches mostly found on NW, N, NE asp above 900m will continue to thaw and diminish. Good stability. Aval Haz Low.

Forecast Snow Stability: The remaining snow patches will continue to thaw and diminish in extent with generally good stability. The largest areas will be encountered on the higher mountains along the Northern boundary of the forecast area and in the steep, shady North-West to North-East facing corries above 900 metres. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: During the evening Westerly gale force winds will veer to become very strong North-Westerlies for the rest of the forecast period. The freezing level will be above the highest summits and no precipitation is expected. Observed Weather Influences: A dry and bright day with moderate South-Westerly winds. The freezing level was above the highest summits. ObservedSnowStability: The remaining snow patches continue to thaw, diminish in extent and have good stability. The largest areas are present on the highest mountains along the Northern boundary of the forecast area and above 900 metres in the steeper, shady North-West to North-East facing corries. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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