Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Highlights

LO for 27/1. No significant new snow is expected. The snowpack will remain well bonded and stable. Low avalanche hazard

Avalanche Activity

LO for 27/1. No significant new snow is expected. The snowpack will remain well bonded and stable. Low avalanche hazard

Forecast Snow Stability: The existing old snow will begin to refreeze above 1000m. Although there will be some precipitation during Thursday, amounts are not expected to be significant. Snowpack stability will be generally good. The avalanche hazard will be Low

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: The freezing level will lower to around 1000m on Wednesday evening and there will be some light precipitation. Observed Weather Influences: It has been a damp day with the freezing level rising above the summits after around 0700hrs. Winds have steadily increased from the South-West. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is thawing and further consolidating at all levels. Snowpack stability is generally good. The avalanche hazard is Low

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

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