Avalanche forecast

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Avalanche danger

800 m–1,100 m
1 · Low
600 m–800 m
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • Above 800 m

Avalanche Activity

Forecast Snow Stability: Fresh wet snow accumulations are likely late on Thursday but these will largely thaw overnight with localised fresh windslab building during Friday. Windslab accumulations are likely to be localised and shallow in nature. The avalanche hazard will be Low

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: A changeable 24 hours in prospect with fluctuating temperatures and a combination of snow initially, rain at all levels over night and light snow showers on Friday. Strong Southerly winds overnight will veer Westerly on Friday Observed Weather Influences: It has been a dry day with moderate southerly winds over the summits. Freezing level around 750m. ObservedSnowStability: The light dusting of snow from yesterday lies mainly on bare ground or old frozen snow. New snow accumulations are not significant. The avalanche hazard is Low

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

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