Northern Cairngorms

NC for 2.1.25. Unstable windslab in isolated locations on mostly SW,S,SE aspects above 900 . Thin cover elsewhere. Hazard Moderate.

NC for 2.1.25. Unstable windslab in isolated locations on mostly SW,S,SE aspects above 900 . Thin cover elsewhere. Hazard Moderate.

Forecast Snow Stability: Above 900 metres unstable windslab will continue to deepen and become more widespread on South-East to South-Westerly aspects and cross loaded locations on East and West aspects. Mostly in steep and isolated places and especially where it gains depth. Coire rims, ridge flanks, steep convexities, gully tops and flanks will be most affected. Elsewhere, snow cover is thin and not significant, but deeper in wind wind sheltered hollows which are avoidable. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate

Forecast Weather Influences: Winds will be strong to very strong North-Westerly throughout the forecast period. Precipitation falling as snow at all levels, mostly during the morning then dying out from midday. Observed Weather Influences: Less snow arrived than expected. Poor visibility above 800 metres. Heavy snow showers at times easing off in the afternoon. Cold in the fresh to strong Northerly winds. Freezing at all levels. ObservedSnowStability: A thin cover on most aspects. Above 900 metres unstable windslab has formed in steep and isolated places, especially where it gains depth on South-East to South-Westerly aspects and in cross loaded deposits on East and West aspects. Coire rims, steep convexities and gulls tops most affected. Elsewhere, snow cover is thin, but deeper in wind wind sheltered hollows which are avoidable. The avalanche hazard is Moderate