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TO for 26/1/25. Unstable windslab mainly on NW-N-E-SE aspects above 700 metres. Fragile cornices. Considerable hazard.

TO for 26/1/25. Unstable windslab mainly on NW-N-E-SE aspects above 700 metres. Fragile cornices. Considerable hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: Unstable windslab will be present in steep wind sheltered locations on North-West through North to South-East aspects above 700 metres with North-East and East aspects most affected. Slopes exposed to recent strong winds will be scoured an icy. Cornices will be fragile. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable.

Forecast Weather Influences: A band of precipitation during the night will fall as snow above around 300 metres with strong to gale force South to South-Westerly winds. It will become mainly dry during the day with the wind backing to become Easterly and easing. The freezing level will be around 400 metres. Observed Weather Influences: Showers falling as snow above 300 metres in the morning followed by a mainly dry afternoon. Very strong Westerly winds eased in the afternoon. The freezing level was around 500 metres. ObservedSnowStability: Areas of fresh, moderately bonded windslab are present mainly on North-East to South-East aspects above 600 metres. Fragile cornices are present above these aspects. Slopes exposed to recent strong winds are scoured and icy. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.