Southern Cairngorms

Forecast Snow Stability: Unstable windslab will be present in wind sheltered locations on North-East through East to South aspects above 800 metres, especially around corrie rims, gully tops, scarp slopes and steep burn lines. More localised accumulations will be present on some North and South-West aspects above this altitude and in lee locations at lower levels. Fragile cornices will be present. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable.

Forecast Weather Influences: Very light overnight snowfall, easing to give a dry day. Light becoming moderate to fresh variable winds. 300 metre freezing level overnight, rising to 450 metres during the day. Observed Weather Influences: Light to moderate snowfall throughout the morning, easing by early afternoon. Strong, easing to moderate, generally Northerly winds. Freezing level rising up to around 500 metres for a while before lowering again later. ObservedSnowStability: Snow cover has increased in both distribution and depth. Unstable windslab is present in wind sheltered locations on North-East through East to South aspects above 800 metres. More isolated unstable accumulations are also present on some North and South-West aspects above this altitude and in lee locations at lower levels. Corrie rims, gully tops, scarp slopes and steep burn lines are most affected. Fragile cornices present. The avalanche hazard is Considerable.