Creag Meagaidh — Avalanche Forecast

Forecast Snow Stability: Poor stability on all steep North West through North to South East aspects above 900m. Only minor consolidation anticipated in snow at higher altitudes during the day. New weak, collapse prone cornices will be present above all very steep recent lee slopes. Better stability on wind exposed locations and all ridge crests. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable

Forecast Weather Influences: Snow showers continuing for a time in the early part of the evening then dry. Strong Westerly wind later backing Southerly and easing to moderate. Cold until dawn when the freezing level will slowly rise to above summits by the end of the day. Observed Weather Influences: Heavy overnight snowfall changed to frequent showers during the day. Stong winds generally from the South to West quadrant. Cold throughout. ObservedSnowStability: Poor stability on all steep North to South East aspects above 850m. Recent avalanche activity this morning on a steep East North East aspect in Coire Dubh. Brief periods of sunshine brought some early consolidation to snow on sun exposed slopes below 700m. New recently formed and weak cornices in place above all steep lee slopes. The avalanche hazard is Considerable