Northern Cairngorms

NC for 28.2 Snow will be firm and well bonded. Fresh wind drifted snow developing on N to E aspects above 1000m. Hazard Low.

NC for 28.2 Snow will be firm and well bonded. Fresh wind drifted snow developing on N to E aspects above 1000m. Hazard Low.

Forecast Snow Stability: The snowpack will remain well bonded, firm and icy on most aspects. Fresh accumulations of wind drifted snow will develop during the day on North to East aspects above 1000 metres. These deposits will be isolated, shallow and generally avoidable. Elsewhere, the greatest snow cover will be on North-West through North to East aspects, in locations such as coire headwalls and gully lines. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: Winds will be fresh South-Westerlies overnight, strengthening during the day to become very strong South South-Westerlies during the afternoon. The freezing level will be around 900 metres and no precipitation is expected. Observed Weather Influences: A cold, dry and bright day with moderate Westerly winds. The freezing level was around 900 metres. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is generally well bonded and stable in most areas with a firm surface. Accumulations of windblown snow are present on Easterly aspects above 1000 metres, these deposits are not extensive, and are shallow and generally avoidable. The greatest snow cover is found on North-West through North to East aspects, in locations such as coire headwalls and gully lines. The avalanche hazard is Low.