Northern Cairngorms

NC for 28.1: Instabilities on steep N,E to SE aspects above 1000m, mainly coire rims, gully tops. Unstable cornices. Moderate Haz.

NC for 28.1: Instabilities on steep N,E to SE aspects above 1000m, mainly coire rims, gully tops. Unstable cornices. Moderate Haz.

Forecast Snow Stability: The snowpack will continue to thaw and consolidate at all altitudes; however localised instabilities will persist within soft deeper accumulations on steep North through East to South-East aspects above 1000 metres. Areas most affected will be coire rims, gully exists and crag aprons. On these aspects remaining cornices will be unstable. Elsewhere the snowpack will be generally well bonded. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Forecast Weather Influences: Gale force Southerly winds will steadily increase overnight and continue storm force through the day. Mainly dry up until mid afternoon when rain at all levels is expected. Freezing at summit levels during the night before rising to well above the summits at day break. Observed Weather Influences: A dry day with gale to storm force South-Westerly winds. The freezing level fluctuated around summit levels. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is slowly consolidating at all altitudes; however localised instabilities persist where deep soft accumulations remain on steep North through East to South-East aspects above 1000 metres. Areas most affected are coire rims, gully exits and crag aprons. Unstable cornices overhang these areas. Elsewhere the snowpack is generally well bonded and stable. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.