Avalanche forecast

Creag Meagaidh

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Avalanche danger

Above 900 m
1 · Low
Above 900 m
2 · Moderate
Below 900 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

CM for 29.1 Weaknesses will persist in windslab lying mainly on W-N-E aspects above 900m. Shallow new windslab E-S aspects. Haz Mod

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Avalanche Activity

CM for 29.1 Weaknesses will persist in windslab lying mainly on W-N-E aspects above 900m. Shallow new windslab E-S aspects. Haz Mod

Forecast Snow Stability: Weaknesses will persist in the deeper deposits of windslab that lie mainly on West through North to East aspects above 900 metres. Cornices will be present mainly above North to East aspects. Generally fairly shallow deposits of new windslab will be deposited in wind sheltered areas, mainly on East to South aspects above 900 metres. Accumulations gaining depth are not expected to be extensive. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Winds will be strong North Westerly throughout the period. Overnight and in the morning light snow showers above around 600 metres are expected. The freezing level will lower from 800 metres to 600 metres during the period. Observed Weather Influences: It was a mainly dry day, with just a little very light precipitation. Winds were strong, North-Easterly backing Northerly. The freezing level was around 800 metres. ObservedSnowStability: Weaknesses remain in the deeper deposits of windslab which lie mainly on West through North to East aspects above 900 metres. Cornices are present, mainly above North to East aspects. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.

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

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