Lochaber

Forecast Snow Stability: Fresh unstable windslab will develop through the period mainly on South-West through West to North aspects above 1000 metres with more localised deposits at lower elevations. Fragile cornices will develop above these aspects. Stability in the older snowpack will generally be good. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable.

Forecast Weather Influences: Gale force East-South-Easterly winds. Snow above around 600 metres, heaviest overnight. Freezing level around 900 metres. Observed Weather Influences: Gale force East-South-Easterly winds. Rain gradually turned to snow down to 650 metres. The freezing level dropped to around 900 metres. ObservedSnowStability: The existing snowpack has consolidated and stability is generally good. Fresh unstable windslab was developing through the day mainly on South-West through West to North aspects above 1000 metres. Fragile cornices were developing above these aspects. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.