Southern Cairngorms

SC for 12.02 The snowpack will be moist, well consolidated and generally stable in all locations. Thawing at all levels. Low hazard.

SC for 12.02 The snowpack will be moist, well consolidated and generally stable in all locations. Thawing at all levels. Low hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: The remaining snowpack will continue to thaw and consolidate in the mild conditions. Snowpack stability will be generally good. The greatest snow accumulations will be on North to East aspects above 900 metres, with small snow patches below this altitude. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: It will be a dry and mild day with no precipitation expected. The freezing level will remain above the highest summits and the winds will be strong South-Westerlies. Observed Weather Influences: A mild and dry day with moderate Westerly winds. The freezing level was above the highest summits. ObservedSnowStability: The diminishing snowpack is thawing but remains consolidated and generally stable. The largest accumulations of snow are on North to East facing slopes above 900m, snow patches below this altitude. The avalanche hazard is Low.