Glencoe
Avalanche danger
- All elevations
- 1 · Low
Highlights
GC for 2/1. Remaining snow continuing to thaw, most snow on NW to N to E above 900m in gullies and coire rims, low hazard.
Avalanche Activity
GC for 2/1. Remaining snow continuing to thaw, most snow on NW to N to E above 900m in gullies and coire rims, low hazard.
Forecast Snow Stability: The remaining patchy snow cover will be well bonded and stable throughout and continue to gradually thaw and diminish at most levels. The patchy snowpack will be present in wind sheltered locations primarily in gullies on North-West through North to East aspects above 900 metres. Any deposits of new snow above 1100 metres are not expected to be significant. The avalanche hazard will be Low.
Snowpack Structure
Forecast Weather Influences: It will be mainly dry overnight and during the morning with showers from midday, showers will fall as rain at most levels only falling as wet snow above around 1100 metres. The freezing level will be around 1200 metres. Winds will be strong South-South-Westerly. Observed Weather Influences: It was a wet, mild and windy day. Frequent heavy showers fell as rain at all levels. Winds were very strong South-Westerly and the freezing level was well above the summits. ObservedSnowStability: The remaining patchy snowpack is well bonded and stable throughout and is continuing to thaw and diminish at all levels. The avalanche hazard is Low.
Bulletin data: Scottish Avalanche Information Service (via EAWS / avalanche.report)