Northern Cairngorms

Forecast Snow Stability: The existing snowpack will remain firm with good stability in all locations. The greatest areas of snow will be confined to coire back walls, coire rims, and on high plateaus on North to East aspects above 950 metres. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: High pressure will continue to dominate leading to dry conditions. The freezing level will mostly be at 800 metres but due to a temperature inversion around summit levels this will vary. Light East-South-East winds will veer South-South-Easterly and increase to fresh during the day. Observed Weather Influences: High pressure dominates with dry conditions and sunshine. Winds were light South-Easterly. Freezing at glen levels, plus 6 degree\'s Celsius at summit levels due to inversion conditions. ObservedSnowStability: The existing snowpack has become firm with good stability in all locations. The greatest areas of snow are confined to coire back walls, coire rims, and on high plateaus on North to East aspects above 950 metres. The avalanche hazard is Low.