Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Avalanche danger

Above 900 m
1 · Low
Above 900 m
2 · Moderate
Below 900 m
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

    • All elevations
  • Cornices

    • All elevations

Avalanche Activity

Forecast Snow Stability: Deep, but not particularly extensive, deposits of soft unstable windslab will continue to slowly develop. Tops of slopes and particularly gullies with a East through South to South-West aspect above 900 metres will be most affected. More isolated deposits possible in North-East facing gullies. Unstable cornices will exist in all these locations. On other aspects, and at lower levels, stability will be better. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Remaining cold with temperatures below freezing at almost all levels. Some light scattered snow showers through the period. Winds will be strong North-Westerly. Observed Weather Influences: Occasional showers throughout the day fell as snow at all levels. Very cold with moderate North-North-Westerly winds. ObservedSnowStability: Some deep, but not particularly extensive, deposits of soft unstable windslab are present at the top of slopes and particularly gullies with an East through South to South-West aspect above 900 metres. More isolated deposits in North-East facing gullies. Unstable cornices will exist in all these locations. On other aspects, and at lower levels, stability will be better. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.

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

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