Glencoe

Forecast Snow Stability: Areas of moderately bonded windslab will persist above 850 metres in wind sheltered gullies and on steeper slopes with a mainly West through North to North-Easterly aspect, fragile cornices will exist in some of these areas. Elswhere wind exposed slopes will be firm and possibly icy with good stability. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Forecast Weather Influences: Strong to gale force generally East-South-Easterly winds will affect the area overnight and through Monday. A few light snow showers are possible but nothing significant is expected. The freezing level will be around 700 metres. Observed Weather Influences: Overnight new snow and strong South-Easterly winds affected slopes mainly above 800 metres. The freezing level is around 800 metres. ObservedSnowStability: Areas of moderate to weakly bonded windslab are present in wind sheltered areas such as gullies, corrie rims and steep slopes. West through North to North-Easterly aspects above 850 metres are most affected. Cornices are fragile on the same aspects. Elsewhere the snowpack stability is generally good with exposed slopes scoured and icy in many places. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.