Creag Meagaidh

Forecast Snow Stability: Snow accumulations will steadily build, becoming more significant in depth and more extensive. Mainly above 900m on North-West through North to Easterly aspects where unstable windslab will form in wind sheltered locations with coire rims, ridge flanks and gully tops most affected. Cornices will increasing build on same aspects. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate

Forecast Weather Influences: Winds will be strong to gale force generally South-Westerly throughout the forecast period. The freezing level will range from 800m overnight rising to 1000m during the day. Precipitation falling as heavy snow showers above 750m overnight, then lighter snow showers above around 900m during Friday. Observed Weather Influences: A dry day with a brisk cold South-Westerly wind and freezing level at around 1000m ObservedSnowStability: A dusting of snow lies on most aspects above around 800m. Shallow accumulations of new snow fringe the coire rims on mostly North-West to North-Easterly aspects above 900m and are generally stable and avoidable. The avalanche hazard is Low