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Lochaber

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Highlights

LO for 14/4. Thawing and generally stable snowpack. Low avalanche hazard. Cornice collapse likely

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LO for 14/4. Thawing and generally stable snowpack. Low avalanche hazard. Cornice collapse likely

Forecast Snow Stability: The snowpack will continue to gradually thaw and consolidate at all levels. Snowpack stability will be generally good. There will be a continuing hazard of collapsing cornices and falling ice on steeper ground. The avalanche hazard will be Low

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: It will remain dry and warm with light winds. Freezing level rising to around 2500m during Thursday Observed Weather Influences: It has been a dry day with the freezing level above the summits ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is slowly thawing and consolidating at all levels. Snowpack stability is generally good. The avalanche hazard is Low

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

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