Avalanche forecast

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 24/12/22 New weak windslab on steep SW through W to N aspects above 900m. Moderate Hazard.

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CM for 24/12/22 New weak windslab on steep SW through W to N aspects above 900m. Moderate Hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: New weak windslab on steep South-West through West to North aspects above 900m. Good stability on most other aspects. Old snow on wind exposed locations will be scoured down to a hard or crusty surface. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Overnight snow showers extending throughout the day. Very strong East-South-East winds easing to fresh by dawn and becoming Easterly. Cold overnight but freezing level rising to near summits by dusk. Observed Weather Influences: Colder with fresh South-East winds. Generally dry but with a few very light snow showers. ObservedSnowStability: Good stability in all locations. A trace of thin windblown snow on some very steep West to North aspects above 950m. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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