Avalanche forecast

Southern Cairngorms

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Highlights

SC 16.1.25 Only snow patches remain, mostly sheltered locations SE to SE aspects above 900m. Avalanche hazard Low.

Avalanche Activity

SC 16.1.25 Only snow patches remain, mostly sheltered locations SE to SE aspects above 900m. Avalanche hazard Low.

Forecast Snow Stability: The snow patches will continue to thaw and diminish. Though soft and wet, the patchy snow will remain generally well bonded. Greatest amounts will be around corrie rims and other wind sheltered locations and hollows on South-East to South-West aspects above 900 metres. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Remaining dry and mild with the freezing level above the summits. Strong winds from the South-South-West throughout. Observed Weather Influences: Mild and dry with some summit cloud in the morning, brightening later. Strong winds backing to the South-West during the morning. ObservedSnowStability: The patchy snow cover is wet but well bonded and stable. Greatest amounts are found mostly around corrie rims and sheltered locations above 900 metres on South-East to South-West aspects. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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