Avalanche forecast

Creag Meagaidh

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Avalanche danger

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1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Cornices

    • Above 1,000 m
  • Gliding snow

    • Above 800 m

Avalanche Activity

Forecast Snow Stability: Some residual, localised wet snow instability possible on very steep North to East aspects above 950m. Elsewhere, the snowpack will be wet but remain generally well stabilised. Any cornices will further weaken and be prone to collapse. Some limited potential for minor full depth avalanches on selected very steep crags in Coire Ardair. The avalanche hazard will be Low

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Dry for a time very early in the period then wet with rain at all levels. Remaining mild throughout. Observed Weather Influences: Overnight rainfall eased to occasional light showers of drizzle. Mild at all altitudes. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is moist but generally well bonded in many places. Some localised wet snow instability persists on very steep North to East aspects above 950m. Recent cornice debris noted below a steep North North East aspect in the Inner Coire of Coire Ardair. The avalanche hazard is Moderate

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

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