- Glencoe
Observations in Glencoe and Glen Etive.
- Lochaber
Observations on Ben Nevis and Aonach Mor.
- Creag Meagaidh
Observations on Creag Meagaidh and some surrounding hills.
- Northern Cairngorms
Observations in Northern Corries and Loch Avon Basin.
- Southern Cairngorms
Observations on Lochnagar, in Glenshee, and some coverage of the Southern Cairngorms
Read Our Blogs
- SAIS Lochaber Blog
- SAIS Northern Cairngorms Blog
- SAIS Southern Cairngorms Blog
- SAIS Creag Meagaidh Blog
- SAIS Glencoe Blog
Avalanche Hazard Forecast
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Avalanche Information for the Scottish Mountains
Avalanche hazard considerations should always be part of any winter hill goers daily plans and we would recommend that climbers, walkers and off-piste skiers currently venturing into the hills, continue to note snow and weather conditions in respect to any potential avalanche hazard.
General Information
We publish the daily forecasts of the avalanche, snow, and climbing conditions at 5 climbing areas of Scotland during the season.
You can find out more about Avalanches or, about Forecasts or, about the SAIS by clicking on the relevant index link on the left of this page.
We keep an archive of all forecasts since 1993 which is browse-able and download-able.
We encourage anyone who sees an avalanche to help the SAIS by Reporting an Avalanche using our on-line form.
Please feel free to send us your Comments or Questions.
Latest News from the SAIS
SAIS Avalanche Report Service End Dates
2008/9 Avalanche Report Service Season, ends on 13th and 19th April
Text service Ends 13th April 2009
Avalanche Forecast Text service ends
Seminar on the Provision of Avalanche Forecasting in Scotland, Glenmore Lodge, 19 April 2009
It is aimed at interested parties and representative bodies who are involved in the use of avalanche forecasts and the provision of avalanche education to mountain users.
A new text Avalanche Report Service direct to your mobile phone
Forecast Avalanche reports by TEXT increases the opportunity of being informed of the Forecast Avalanche hazard and snowpack situation.
NEW TEXT SERVICE TO INCREASE SAFETY IN THE HILLS
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