Northern Cairngorms

NC for 5.2: Localised unstable windslab on N to E aspects above 900m, isolated on SE aspects. Fragile cornices. Moderate Hazard.

NC for 5.2: Localised unstable windslab on N to E aspects above 900m, isolated on SE aspects. Fragile cornices. Moderate Hazard.

Forecast Snow Stability: The old snowpack will become firm and remain well bonded and stable throughout. Localised accumulations of unstable windslab will develop mainly on North to East aspects above 900 metres, these will be more isolated on South-East aspects. The greatest instability will be where accumulations gain depth in wind sheltered locations such as crag aprons, corrie rims, ridge flanks and gully tops. Fragile cornices will develop. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.

Forecast Weather Influences: Light snowfall will clear during the early morning. Strong winds will be mainly West-South-Westerly in direction. The freezing level will fluctuate between 600 and 800 metres. Observed Weather Influences: Rain at all levels cleared by midday. Cooler during the afternoon with light snow showers above 1000 metres on strong South-Westerly winds. The freezing level fell to 1100 metres by mid afternoon. ObservedSnowStability: Some depletion of the snowpack which remains well bonded and stable throughout. The greatest cover is above 900 metres around corrie back walls, ridge flanks and the plateau. The avalanche hazard is Low.