Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Avalanche danger

Above 950 m
1 · Low
Above 950 m
2 · Moderate
Below 950 m
1 · Low
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Highlights

LO for 28/03. Fresh localised instabilities mainly on steep NW, N and NE aspects above 950m. Old snow stable. Moderate hazard

Avalanche problems

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  • Persistent weak layers

    • All elevations

Avalanche Activity

LO for 28/03. Fresh localised instabilities mainly on steep NW, N and NE aspects above 950m. Old snow stable. Moderate hazard

Forecast Snow Stability: Fresh areas of windslab will form during the morning, mainly on steep North-West, North and North-East aspects above 950 metres. This snow will thaw later in the period. Localised instabilities will be present where this fresh snow exists. Exposed old snow will be stable. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: There will be a period of snow above 800 metres overnight and during Tuesday morning, followed by warmer temperatures and rain at all levels by the afternoon. Strong South-Easterly winds. Observed Weather Influences: It has been a dry and clear day with the freezing level around 600m, though feeling warmer in the sun. ObservedSnowStability: The existing snowpack is mainly frozen and stable at all levels. The avalanche hazard is Low

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

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