Southern Cairngorms

SC 16.1.24 Windslab developing on N, E to S aspects above 800 metres. Some SW also affected. Avalanche hazard Moderate.

SC 16.1.24 Windslab developing on N, E to S aspects above 800 metres. Some SW also affected. Avalanche hazard Moderate.

Forecast Snow Stability: New moderately bonded windslab will develop mainly on North through East to South aspects above 800 metres. Residual instabilities will also persist on South-West aspects. Gully tops and scarp slopes will be mostly affected with lesser amounts elsewhere. Older snow will be very hard and icy. Cornices will start to develop. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Forecast Weather Influences: A complicated weather system with uncertainty in the forecast, particularly for snow amounts. Currently we forecast a dry morning with light snowfall in the afternoon down to the glen\'s. Moderate winds, North-West overnight, backing to the West-South-West by lunchtime, veering back to the North-West by the end of the day. Observed Weather Influences: Snowfall overnight to all levels, easing early morning to become a dry bright day. Very cold in the strong Northerly winds. ObservedSnowStability: Moderately bonded windslab continues to develop in wind sheltered locations mainly on East through South to West aspects above 800 metres. Deepest accumulations are to be found in wind sheltered terrain such as steep gully exits and around corrie rims. Older snow is very firm and often icy. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.