Creag Meagaidh

CM for 13.3. Period of instability overnight mainly on W to N to E aspects above 900m. Weak cornices. Moderate hazard.

CM for 13.3. Period of instability overnight mainly on W to N to E aspects above 900m. Weak cornices. Moderate hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: Significant thaw conditions will lead to a period of instability overnight. Wet snow instabilities will be present mainly above 900 metres on West through North to East aspects. Cornices will be weak and prone to collapse. Later, isolated and shallow deposits of windslab will develop on North to East aspects above 900 metres. This will be followed by a stabilising trend throughout the day. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Forecast Weather Influences: Overnight the freezing level will be well above the summits, later dropping to around 900 metres. A period of heavy rain is expected initially, turning to snow on the summits briefly in the morning, then mainly dry through the day. Gale force South-Westerly winds. Observed Weather Influences: Mainly dry with the freezing level rising to above the summits throughout the day. Strong South-Easterly winds. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is generally well bonded and stable, with the snow surface softening during the day. Isolated shallow pockets of windslab on West to North aspects above 1000 metres are consolidating. Greatest snow cover is above 750 metres. Existing cornices are weakening as the freezing level rises. The avalanche hazard is Low.