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Glencoe

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Highlights

GC for 2/1. Snowpack generally stable. Localised windslab developing mainly on N-NE aspects above 800m. Low hazard.

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GC for 2/1. Snowpack generally stable. Localised windslab developing mainly on N-NE aspects above 800m. Low hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: The snowpack will remain generally stable. Some redistribution of the soft surface layer is expected to create localised areas of unstable windslab mainly on North and North-East aspects above 800 metres. These are not expected to be extensive. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Dry overnight with the possibility of light snow showers in the afternoon. Moderate South-West winds overnight will back, becoming Southerly during the day. The freezing level will rise to around 600 metres through the day. Observed Weather Influences: There were light variable winds and occasional light snow showers today. The freezing level was around 650 metres. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is generally stable with an icy crust covered with a thin layer of soft unconsolidated snow in most locations. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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