Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Avalanche danger

Above 1,000 m
1 · Low
Above 1,000 m
2 · Moderate
Above 1,000 m
3 · Considerable
Below 1,000 m
1 · Low
Below 1,000 m
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind slab

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  • Cornices

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Avalanche Activity

Forecast Snow Stability: Areas of unstable windslab will be present mainly on North through East to South-East aspects above 1000 metres with more localised hazard down to 800 metres. Fragile cornices will be present above these aspects. Elsewhere stability will be generally good. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Light, mainly Easterly winds. Mainly dry although some light snow showers are possible late in the afternoon. Freezing level around 200 metres. Observed Weather Influences: It was a dry day with light South-Westerly winds. The freezing level was around 200 metres. ObservedSnowStability: Areas of poorly bonded windslab are present mainly on North through East to South-East aspects above 1000 metres. Fragile cornices are present above these aspects. Below 800 metres the snowpack now has a crust on top and stability is good. The avalanche hazard is Considerable.

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

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