Southern Cairngorms

SC 14.04.23 Moderately bonded deposits on SW through NW to NE aspects above 900m. Avalanche hazard Low.

SC 14.04.23 Moderately bonded deposits on SW through NW to NE aspects above 900m. Avalanche hazard Low.

Forecast Snow Stability: There will be some consolidation of existing deposits but localised moderately bonded windslab will persist, mainly on South-West through North-West to North-East above 900 metres. Steep wind sheltered locations such as gully tops and corrie rims will be most affected. Any new snow will have little effect on overall stability. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Forecast Weather Influences: Generally dry overnight but light snow showers developing above 900 metres during the afternoon. Winds will be mostly light Southerly. Observed Weather Influences: Heavy snow showers overnight at all levels, with further snow flurries during the day. By early afternoon the freezing level was just above the summits. The winds were moderate from the North-East. ObservedSnowStability: Localised accumulations of unstable windslab have formed on South-West through West to North aspects above 900 metres with North-East aspects also affected by cross loading. Deposits are generally shallow with deepest accumulations only present in the most wind sheltered locations such as gully tops and around steep corrie rims. The avalanche hazard is Considerable.