Avalanche forecast

Southern Cairngorms

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SC 16.04 The patchy cover will continue to thaw but remain well bonded and stable. Hazard from collapsing cornice. Aval haz Low

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SC 16.04 The patchy cover will continue to thaw but remain well bonded and stable. Hazard from collapsing cornice. Aval haz Low

Forecast Snow Stability: The patchy snow will continue to thaw and soften but will remain generally well bonded and stable. Cornice collapse will continue to be a potential hazard. Snow cover will be very patchy with greatest amounts left on higher plateau areas and in North to East facing corries above 900 metres. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Remaining dry with the freezing level above the summits. Fresh Southerly winds throughout the day. Observed Weather Influences: Dry and mild, the freezing levels were still above the summits. Light Southerly winds throughout. ObservedSnowStability: The snow is thawing at all levels but remains generally well bonded and stable throughout. Cover is starting to significantly diminish in many locations. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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