Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Highlights

LO for 17/4. Thawing and generally stable snowpack. Remaining cornices unstable. Low Avalanche Hazard.

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent weak layers

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Avalanche Activity

LO for 17/4. Thawing and generally stable snowpack. Remaining cornices unstable. Low Avalanche Hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: The snowpack will continue to thaw and consolidate at all levels. Snowpack stability will be generally good. Remaining cornices will be unstable and prone to collapse. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: It will remain generally dry with the freezing level above the summits. Strengthening South-Easterly winds over the summits. Observed Weather Influences: It has been another mild and dry day. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is continuing to thaw and consolidate at all levels. Stability is generally good. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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