Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Avalanche danger

Above 1,100 m
1 · Low
Above 1,100 m
2 · Moderate
Below 1,100 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

LO for 28/12. Localised instabilities mainly on steep NW, N and NE aspects above 1000m. Moderate avalanche hazard

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Avalanche Activity

LO for 28/12. Localised instabilities mainly on steep NW, N and NE aspects above 1000m. Moderate avalanche hazard

Forecast Snow Stability: Areas of unstable windslab will continue to form in wind sheltered locations. Greatest accumulations will be on steep North-West, North and North-East aspects above 1000m. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Further light snow showers above around 1000m overnight and during Wednesday afternoon. Winds will be from a South then South-Easterly direction later. Observed Weather Influences: A rising freezing level during the morning has meant the snow showers turned to rain below 800m. Strong South-Easterly winds ObservedSnowStability: Localised areas of unstable windslab are present, with main accumulations being on wind sheltered North-West, North and North-East aspects above 900m. The avalanche hazard is Moderate

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

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