Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Above 900 m
1 · Low
Above 900 m
2 · Moderate
Below 900 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

LO for 2/2 Wet snowpack at all levels, thawing and consolidating during the day. Moderate hazard

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Avalanche Activity

LO for 2/2 Wet snowpack at all levels, thawing and consolidating during the day. Moderate hazard

Forecast Snow Stability: Overnight, wet snow instabilities will be present on steep North-East, East and South-East aspects above 1000m. During Thursday morning the snowpack will quickly start to stabilise and thaw at all levels. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: A significant thaw is expected with rain at all levels. South-Westerly gales are also expected Observed Weather Influences: There has been some light snow showers above 600m with moderate strength Westerly winds. ObservedSnowStability: Areas of windslab are present in areas sheltered from the Westerly winds. Greatest accumulations are on slopes and gullies with a North-East, East and South-East aspect above 950m.Elsewhere the snowpack is generally stable. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.

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

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