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Glencoe

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GC for 6/2/23. Old snowpack stable. Windslab very isolated and shallow mainly on NW-N-E aspects above 900m. Low hazard.

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GC for 6/2/23. Old snowpack stable. Windslab very isolated and shallow mainly on NW-N-E aspects above 900m. Low hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: The older snowpack will remain well bonded and stable. Isolated and shallow areas of unstable windslab will be present mainly on North-West through North to East aspects above 900 metres. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: It will be mainly dry with strong Southerly winds. The freezing level will be above the summits. Observed Weather Influences: It was a dry day with moderate South-West winds. No clearly defined freezing level due to a temperature inversion. ObservedSnowStability: The older snowpack has refrozen and is firm and stable in all locations. Isolated and very shallow areas of poorly bonded windslab are present mainly on North-East to South-East aspects above 850 metres. The avalanche hazard is Low.

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

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