Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Avalanche danger

Above 1,100 m
1 · Low
Above 1,100 m
2 · Moderate
Below 1,100 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

LO for 1/3. Localised instabilities on steep N, NE and E aspects above 1100m. Generally stable elsewhere. Moderate hazard.

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Avalanche Activity

LO for 1/3. Localised instabilities on steep N, NE and E aspects above 1100m. Generally stable elsewhere. Moderate hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: Localised areas of windslab will be present, mainly on steep and sheltered North, North-East and East aspects above 1100 metres. Elsewhere, snowpack stability will be generally good. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: It will be generally dry with the freezing level around 800 metres. South-Westerly winds will gradually reduce during the period. Observed Weather Influences: Some light showers today with the freezing level gradually lowering from 1100 metres to around 850 metres. Moderate to strong South-Westerly winds. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is generally well bonded in most places. Above 1100 metres some localised areas of fresh windslab are present mainly on sheltered North, North-East and East aspects. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.

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

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