Creag Meagaidh

CM for 5.1: Trace of new windslab N to W aspects above 950m. Low Hazard

CM for 5.1: Trace of new windslab N to W aspects above 950m. Low Hazard

Forecast Snow Stability: A little new soft windslab expected on steep North to East aspects above 950m. New build up expected to be thin, limited in extent and confined to gully exits and coire rims. The surface of the old moist snowpack will freeze and become crusty and well bonded by the end of the day. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: Progressively cooler temperatures. Dry overnight then a few light snow showers on light to moderate South-West, later Westerly winds. Observed Weather Influences: Sleety snow showers near summits early in the forecast period with light rain at lower levels; drier later. Light to moderate South-Easterly, later Southerly winds. Freezing near summits. ObservedSnowStability: Pockets of recent windslab on steep West to North aspects above 1000m have consolidated rapidly. The older snowpack at lower elevations on most other aspects is moist and generally well stabilized. Debris from a recent small full depth avalanche noted low in a North facing gully in Coire Ardair. The avalanche hazard is Low.