Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Avalanche danger

Above 1,100 m
1 · Low
Above 1,100 m
2 · Moderate
Below 1,100 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

LO for 4/1. Localised windslab on W, N and E aspects above 1100m. Gradually thawing below this height. Moderate hazard.

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LO for 4/1. Localised windslab on W, N and E aspects above 1100m. Gradually thawing below this height. Moderate hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: The snowpack will continue to slowly thaw and consolidate below 1000m. At higher elevations, mostly above 1100 metres, localised areas of windslab will be present on West through North to East aspects. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Showers will continue throughout the period, falling as snow above 1050m. Winds will be light to moderate from the South-East. Observed Weather Influences: Occasional rain showers this morning becoming more persistent by lunchtime. The freezing level was around 1150m with light South-Easterly winds ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is mainly wet and slowly consolidating below 1100m. Above this altitude, localised accumulations of fresh windslab are present on West through North to East aspects. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.

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

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