Glencoe

GC for 8/4 Localised shallow windslab deposits mainly on NE to SE aspect above 900m. Cornices developing and fragile. Haz Moderate.

GC for 8/4 Localised shallow windslab deposits mainly on NE to SE aspect above 900m. Cornices developing and fragile. Haz Moderate.

Forecast Snow Stability: Further shallow localised areas of moderately bonded windslab will continue develop in wind sheltered locations. North-East to South-Easterly aspects above 900 metres will be particularly affected with deepest accumulations in steep sheltered gullies, on scarp slopes and coire headwalls. New snow deposits will also develop on all other aspects but these are not expected to be deep or extensive. Fragile cornices will continue to develop on lee slopes. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Forecast Weather Influences: Freezing level at around 500 metres. Light snow showers falling through the forecast period accompanied by fresh North-Westerly winds. Observed Weather Influences: Snow showers falling to lower levels early this morning gave way to a predominately dry day, just the odd isolated snow shower in the afternoon. The freezing level was around 550 metres. Winds were fresh to strong from a Northerly direction.

ObservedSnowStability: Localised pockets of moderately bonded windslab are present in wind sheltered locations these are not extensive and easily avoidable. North through East to Southerly aspects above 950 metres are mainly affected. Deepest accumulations are in steep wind sheltered gullies, on scarp slopes and coire headwalls. New cornices are fragile. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.