Southern Cairngorms

SC for 28/01 Thaw! Localised moderately bonded windslab-wind sheltered locations N, NE, E, SE aspects above 1000m. Av Haz Moderate.

SC for 28/01 Thaw! Localised moderately bonded windslab-wind sheltered locations N, NE, E, SE aspects above 1000m. Av Haz Moderate.

Forecast Snow Stability: The majority of the snow will be soft and wet but generally stable, with minor surface instability being displayed on the steepest of terrain. In wind sheltered locations on North through East to South-East aspects above 1000 metres, localised areas of moderately bonded windslab will persist. Gully tops and sharply defined corrie rims will be most affected. Any cornices will be prone to collapse. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Forecast Weather Influences: Light rain or drizzle overnight and during the late afternoon. Gale force Southerly or South-South-Westerly winds. Freezing level rising to well above the summits. Observed Weather Influences: After some very light precipitation first thing, it was a mainly dry day. Westerly, storm force summit winds, eased by mid-afternoon. Freezing level around 1150 metres. ObservedSnowStability: The majority of the snow is subject to gentle thaw conditions and is consolidating, becoming generally stable. Localised, moderately bonded windslab is present above 950 metres in wind sheltered locations only, on North through East to South-East aspects. Affected locations include gully tops, corrie rims and ridge flanks. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.