Glencoe

GC for 6/4 Moderately bonded windslab developing on N to E aspects mainly above 900m. New fragile cornices forming. Av haz Moderate.

GC for 6/4 Moderately bonded windslab developing on N to E aspects mainly above 900m. New fragile cornices forming. Av haz Moderate.

Forecast Snow Stability: The old moist snowpack will consolidate as it turns colder. New moderately bonded windslab will develop in wind sheltered locations mainly on North to Easterly aspects above 900 metres. Areas mostly affected will be steep gully exits and coire headwalls. New cornices will also develop above similar aspects. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Forecast Weather Influences: Early evening, rain falling at all levels. During the night the freezing level will lower to around 800 metres with snow showers through the rest of the period, falling mainly above 700 metres. The winds will be strong West-South-Westerly becoming South-Westerly during the day. Observed Weather Influences: The freezing level has been above all summits in the area for more than 24 hours. Persistent rain fell today at all levels accompanied by strong Westerly winds.

ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack is thawing in all locations but it remains generally well bonded and stable. Greatest snow amounts are in high North and East facing corries above 900 metres. The avalanche hazard is Low.