Northern Cairngorms

NC 21.3.25 Snowpack thawing at all elevations. Isolated surface instabilities on steep S apsects above 900 metres. Aval Hazard Low.

NC 21.3.25 Snowpack thawing at all elevations. Isolated surface instabilities on steep S apsects above 900 metres. Aval Hazard Low.

Forecast Snow Stability: The snowpack will begin to thaw on all aspects and elevations. The stability will be generally good, isolated surface instabilities will persist on steeper slopes and convex terrain on Southerly aspects above 900 metres. The greatest snow depth will be on South-East to South-West aspects above 1000 metres, more superficial elsewhere. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: Southerly winds will strengthen overnight reaching gale force by the morning and potentially storm force during the afternoon. The freezing level will remain above the highest summits and no precipitation is expected. Observed Weather Influences: Dry and clear with moderate South-Westerly winds. The freezing level rose during the day to finish the period above the highest summits. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is generally well bonded and stable in most locations. The greatest accumulations remain mostly on East to South aspects above 1000 metres. Sun exposed Southerly aspects softened during the day with minor wet snow surface instabilities observed. The avalanche hazard is Low.