Glencoe

Forecast Snow Stability: New snow and wind transport of existing snow will form unstable windslab in wind sheltered areas, most affected will be sheltered gullies and slopes with a Northerly through East to South-Easterly aspect mainly above 800 metres. Other aspects may be affected due to cross loading. Fragile cornices may form in similar locations. The existing older snowpack will be generally stable with a firm, icy surface developing in places. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable.

Forecast Weather Influences: Cooler conditions will continue with the freezing level of around 600-700 metres. New snow and fresh occasionally strong West to South-Westerly winds will affect the area overnight with winds decreasing to moderate through the course of Saturday. Observed Weather Influences: New snow and strong generally South-Westerly winds overnight and today have affected the area. The freezing level is around 850 metres. ObservedSnowStability: New snow and wind transport of existing snow have formed accumulations of deep unstable windslab in sheltered gullies and on slopes with a North-West through North to South-Easterly aspect mainly above 850 metres. Wind exposed slopes have been scoured and are firm and icy in places. The avalanche hazard is Considerable.