Avalanche forecast

Creag Meagaidh

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Highlights

CM for 8/1. Localised windslab on steep E, SE and S aspects above 950m. Generally stable elsewhere. Low hazard

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CM for 8/1. Localised windslab on steep E, SE and S aspects above 950m. Generally stable elsewhere. Low hazard

Forecast Snow Stability: Localised areas of windslab will be present, mainly at the tops of steep East, South-East and South aspects above 950m, although distribution will be limited. Elsewhere, fresh snow will overlie bare ground and be generally stable. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Snow showers will continue overnight before clearing during Wednesday. North-West winds will become light. Observed Weather Influences: There have been some light snow showers during the period with moderate to strong North-Westerly winds over the summits. ObservedSnowStability: A covering of fresh snow exists on many aspects above 300m but this is mostly superficial and is lying over bare ground. Some deeper accumulations of windslab are present, mainly at the tops of steep South-East and South aspects above 950m but accumulations tend to be localised in nature. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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