Lochaber

Forecast Snow Stability: The existing snowpack will remain well bonded and stable. Localised deposits of fresh unstable windslab will develop mainly on steep West to North aspects above 1150 metres. Windsheltered locations such as gullies and coire rims will be most affected. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Forecast Weather Influences: Showers throughout the period will turn to snow above around 950 metres by morning as the precipitation becomes heaviest, easing in the afternoon and turning to rain below 1100 metres. Strong East-South-Easterly winds. Observed Weather Influences: Snow showers above around 950 metres early this morning cleared to give a mainly dry day with fresh South-Easterly winds. The freezing level was around 1000 metres. ObservedSnowStability: The existing snowpack is well bonded and stable. Shallow new snow deposits above around 950 metres are consolidating. The avalanche hazard is Low.