Creag Meagaidh

CM for 15.02. Unstable windslab will build on N to East aspects above 800m. Cornices above the same aspects. Moderate hazard.

CM for 15.02. Unstable windslab will build on N to East aspects above 800m. Cornices above the same aspects. Moderate hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: Fresh unstable windslab will develop mainly on North to East aspects above 850m. Areas most affected will be where new snow accumulations achieve depth in steep wind sheltered locations such as gullies, coire rims and ridge flanks. Other aspects may be affected due to cross loading. Fragile cornices will build above the same aspects. Elsewhere the snowpack will be moist, well consolidated and generally stable. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Forecast Weather Influences: Mainly dry overnight, then heavy precipitation in the morning, more showery later, falling as snow above 800m. Overnight gale force Southerly winds will ease to strong in the early hours, whilst veering South-West. Wind will then steadily increase to reach gale force by the end of the forecasting period. The freezing level will be above the summits overnight, then drop to around 800m in the morning, where it will remain throughout the day. Observed Weather Influences: A mainly dry day with occasional drizzle. The freezing level rose to above the summits. Strong Southerly winds. ObservedSnowStability: The depleted snowpack is moist but well consolidated and stable in all locations. The snow surface initially firm, softened throughout the day. Greatest snow accumulations are on North through East to South-East aspects above 750m. Remaining cornices are prone to collapse. The avalanche hazard is Low.