Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Avalanche danger

Above 900 m
1 · Low
Above 900 m
3 · Considerable
Below 900 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

LO for 10/1. Avalanches likely on steep N, NE and E aspects above 900m as freezing level rises during Tuesday. Considerable hazard

Avalanche problems

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  • Wet snow

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Avalanche Activity

LO for 10/1. Avalanches likely on steep N, NE and E aspects above 900m as freezing level rises during Tuesday. Considerable hazard

Forecast Snow Stability: Fresh areas of windslab will turn increasingly unstable as the freezing level rises during Tuesday morning. Avalanches are likely, mainly on steep North, North-East and East aspects above 900m. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Some light snow showers overnight turning to rain at all levels during Tuesday. Westerly winds backing South-East and increasing early on Tuesday Observed Weather Influences: Snow showers above 650m with moderate to strong Westerly winds ObservedSnowStability: Fresh areas of windslab have formed in areas sheltered from the westerly winds. Greatest accumulations are on steep North, North-East, East and South-East aspects above 900m. The avalanche hazard is Considerable

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

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