Northern Cairngorms

NC for 17.4: Thaw conditions. A stable well bonded snowpack. Wet snow instabilities on steep terrain. Cornice collapse. Low Hazard.

NC for 17.4: Thaw conditions. A stable well bonded snowpack. Wet snow instabilities on steep terrain. Cornice collapse. Low Hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: The snowpack will continue to thaw at all levels, and remain well bonded and stable throughout. There will be the potential for some wet snow surface instabilities especially around steep coire back walls. Remaining cornices will be prone to collapse. The avalanche hazard will be Low.

Forecast Weather Influences: It is expected to be cloudy and dry throughout the forecast period. Winds will be strong to gale force Southerly in direction. Observed Weather Influences: A dry mild day with cloud over the summits, sunny spells at lower altitudes. Winds were moderate to strong, Southerly in direction. ObservedSnowStability: The snowpack continues to thaw at all levels, and remains well bonded and stable throughout. The snowpack is most widespread on all aspects above 1000 metres, especially around coire back walls and high plateau areas. The avalanche hazard is Low.