Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Highlights

LO for 16/4. Gradual thawing snowpack. Good stability. Unstable cornices. Low hazard.

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Avalanche Activity

LO for 16/4. Gradual thawing snowpack. Good stability. Unstable cornices. Low hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: The snowpack will continue to gradually thaw and consolidate at all levels. Stability will be generally good. Remaining cornices will be unstable. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: It will remain dry with the freezing level above the summits. Moderate South-Easterly winds over the summits. Observed Weather Influences: It has been dry with the freezing level above the summits. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is thawing and consolidating at all levels. Stability is generally good. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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