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Creag Meagaidh

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Above 900 m
1 · Low
Above 900 m
2 · Moderate
Below 900 m
1 · Low
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CM for 09/2/22 New weak windslab N, E to SE aspects above 900m. Better stability in wind exposed locations. Moderate Hazard

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CM for 09/2/22 New weak windslab N, E to SE aspects above 900m. Better stability in wind exposed locations. Moderate Hazard

Forecast Snow Stability: Dry weak windslab will become more widespread on steep North through East to South-East aspects above 900 metres. Much better stability on less steep ground at lower altitudes where there will be a widespread crust. Good stability on all ridges and wind exposed locations. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Becoming noticeably colder. Regular showers of hail, graupel and snow. Strong West-South-West airflow throughout. Observed Weather Influences: Overnight rain at all levels then much colder conditions from midnight onwards with occasional snow showers. Strong West-South-West winds. ObservedSnowStability: Poor stability overnight with wet snow avalanche activity on a few very steep East and North-East aspects. Much better stability in all locations with the onset of much colder conditions from midnight onwards giving rise to a widespread crust above 750 metres. Localised pockets of new thin windslab in place on a few very steep North-East to South-East aspects above 950 metres. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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