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TO for 28.03 Isolated surface instabilities. Thaw conditions later. Snow patches on high N and E aspects. Avalanche Hazard Low.

TO for 28.03 Isolated surface instabilities. Thaw conditions later. Snow patches on high N and E aspects. Avalanche Hazard Low.

Forecast Snow Stability: New accumulations of snow are not expected to be significant and will be moist in nature. Some isolated surface instabilities will exist, especially on steep slopes where fresh deposits overlie old snow. Remaining old snow patches, which will slowly thaw, will be stable and well bonded. These will be found mainly on North to East aspects above 850 metres. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: Dry at first, then precipitation will become established around dawn. This will initially fall as snow above 700 metres before turning to rain at all levels towards the end of the day. Moderate South-Easterly winds will increase to strong overnight and the freezing level will increase from 800 metres to 1600 metres. Observed Weather Influences: An overnight glen frost preceded a dry day with uninterrupted sun. Light Southerly winds with the freezing level around 700 metres at midday. ObservedSnowStability: The existing snow patches are stable and well bonded throughout. These softened slowly during the day, especially those influenced by direct sunlight. Greatest amounts can be found in high locations, predominately North to East facing coires above 850 metres. The avalanche hazard is Low.