Avalanche forecast

Lochaber

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Above 800 m
1 · Low
Above 800 m
2 · Moderate
Below 800 m
1 · Low
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LO for 11/1. Old snowpack stabilising. New instabilities on steep N, NE and E aspects above 800m. Moderate hazard

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LO for 11/1. Old snowpack stabilising. New instabilities on steep N, NE and E aspects above 800m. Moderate hazard

Forecast Snow Stability: The existing wet snowpack will refreeze and stabilise overnight. Fresh areas of unstable windslab will develop in sheltered locations. Greatest accumulations will be on steep North, North-East and East aspects above 800m. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Snowpack Structure

Forecast Weather Influences: Strong South-West winds and snow showers above 600m. Observed Weather Influences: It has been a windy day with snow showers in the morning and rain at all levels in the afternoon. ObservedSnowStability: Unstable windslab during the morning has transformed to wet snow instabilities during the afternoon. Greatest accumulations are on steep North, North-East and East aspects above 900m. The avalanche hazard is Considerable.

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

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