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Above 700 m
1 · Low
Above 700 m
2 · Moderate
Below 700 m
1 · Low
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TO for 9.02 Moderately bonded windslab developing on NE-SE aspects above 700m. Moderate Hazard.

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TO for 9.02 Moderately bonded windslab developing on NE-SE aspects above 700m. Moderate Hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: Localised areas of moderately bonded windslab will develop on steep wind sheltered locations, especially gully tops and ridge flanks above 700 metres on North-East to South-East aspects. The existing snowpack will be stable. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Generally strong Westerly winds, with summit gales, throughout. The freezing level will gradually lower to 400 metres with snow showers forecasted throughout the period. Observed Weather Influences: Scattered snow showers, wintry above 550 metres. Strong winds from the West and a freezing level of 600 metres. ObservedSnowStability: New amounts of snow are small, easily avoidable, and are in isolated areas on North-East to South-East aspects above 700 metres. Areas most affected are steep slopes, ridge flanks and corrie rims. The existing snowpack has good stability and wind exposed locations have a superficial dusting. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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