Wind slab
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TO for 24/2. Localised unstable windslab mainly on N-E-SE aspects above 800m. Old snow firm. Moderate hazard.
TO for 24/2. Localised unstable windslab mainly on N-E-SE aspects above 800m. Old snow firm. Moderate hazard.
Forecast Snow Stability: Localised accumulations of unstable windslab will persist, mainly on North through East to South-East aspects above 800 metres with features such as gullies, corrie rims and ridge flanks most affected. Old snow will be firm and stable. Fresh snow on other aspects and at lower elevations will be generally soft and stable. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.
Forecast Weather Influences: Fresh Southerly winds initially, easing to become light and veer to the North-West. There will be snow showers and a freezing level of around 600 metres. Observed Weather Influences: There were snow showers and a fresh Westerly wind today. The freezing level was around 600 metres. ObservedSnowStability: Localised accumulations of poorly bonded windslab are present mainly on North through East to South-East aspects above 800 metres with features such as gullies, corrie rims and ridge flanks most affected. Old snow is firm and stable. Fresh snow on other aspects and at lower elevations is generally soft and stable. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.
Bulletin data: Scottish Avalanche Information Service (via EAWS / avalanche.report)