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Avalanche forecast
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Avalanche danger
- Above 800 m
- 1 · Low
- Above 800 m
- 3 · Considerable
- Below 800 m
- 1 · Low
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Highlights
LO for 27/12. Instabilities developing during the day on Northerly aspects with avalanches likely. Considerable hazard
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Avalanche Activity
LO for 27/12. Instabilities developing during the day on Northerly aspects with avalanches likely. Considerable hazard
Forecast Snow Stability: Fresh windslab will develop during the morning, mainly on sheltered North-West, North and North-East aspects above 800m. Further instabilities will develop as the temperature increases during the afternoon. Avalanches are likely later in the period. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable
Snowpack Structure
Forecast Weather Influences: A period of unsettled weather will cross the area during Wednesday morning with Easterly winds reaching storm force for a while in the morning. Heavy snow is expected above 600m with a warming during the afternoon Observed Weather Influences: A cold and dry day with light winds. ObservedSnowStability: Fresh snow accumulations are present on many aspects wit greatest accumulations above 800m This fresh snow mainly lies on bare ground. The avalanche hazard is Low
Bulletin data: Scottish Avalanche Information Service (via EAWS / avalanche.report)