Northern Cairngorms

Forecast Snow Stability: The snowpack will continue to thaw overnight, then steadily become firm and icy during the daytime, with good stability in all locations. The greatest extent of snow will be above 950 metres around coire back walls, ridge flanks and the plateau. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: Overnight the freezing level will be well above the summits then steadily drop to reach around 900 metres by the end of the forecasting period. Only trace amounts of summit snow, sleet and rain are expected. South-South-Westerly winds will increase during the night to reach gale force. During the day the wind will decrease to strong while veering West. Observed Weather Influences: Dry, mild, calm and overcast. The midday summit temperature was 1.7 degrees Celsius. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is stable throughout and was softening progressively throughout the day in the mild temperatures. The greatest extent of snow is above 950 metres around coire back walls, ridge flanks and the plateau. The avalanche hazard is Low.