Glencoe

GC 04.03 Stable snowpack in most locations with icy surface layer. Avalanche hazard Low.

GC 04.03 Stable snowpack in most locations with icy surface layer. Avalanche hazard Low.

Forecast Snow Stability: Overnight, the snowpack will re-freeze at all levels and on all aspects. Snowpack stability will remain good, an icy surface layer can be expected in many locations. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: The freezing level will lower and remain around 800 metres. A mainly dry day, partly cloudy with some bright spells. Winds, light to moderate West-North-West to North-North-Westerly. Observed Weather Influences: The freezing level was around 1100 metres at midday. Precipitation fell as light snow initially this morning but then turned to rain at all levels. The winds were fresh from a South-Westerly direction. Slightly cooler conditions in the afternoon as the freezing level started to fall.

ObservedSnowStability: New snow amounts were not significant or extensive, mainly a dusting above 1000 metres. The snowpack is generally well bonded and stable. Below 950 metres it has become moist and soft. The avalanche hazard is Low.