Northern Cairngorms
Avalanche danger
- All elevations
- 1 · Low
Highlights
NC for 26.03: Stable snow patches will remain mainly on NW, N and NE aspects above 1000m and on the plateau. Low avalanche hazard.
Avalanche Activity
NC for 26.03: Stable snow patches will remain mainly on NW, N and NE aspects above 1000m and on the plateau. Low avalanche hazard.
Forecast Snow Stability: The remaining snow patches will thaw at all levels and will have good stability throughout. Greatest amounts will be found on North-West to North-East aspects above 1000 metres and sporadically around the plateau. The avalanche hazard will be Low.
Snowpack Structure
Forecast Weather Influences: A dry forecast with the freezing level remaining above the highest summits. Strengthening South-Westerly winds becoming gale force by the afternoon. Observed Weather Influences: A dry day with fresh Westerly winds. The freezing level was above the summits. ObservedSnowStability: The remaining stable snow patches continue to slowly thaw in the mild conditions. Greatest amounts lie in high North-West to North-East facing coires and sporadically around the plateau. The avalanche hazard is Low.
Bulletin data: Scottish Avalanche Information Service (via EAWS / avalanche.report)