- 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
Forecasts on your Mobile Phone
1) Visit our Mobile Friendly Website
Simply point your phones web browser to www.sais.gov.uk to view our new mobile friendly website.
2) Sign up for SMS Alerts
Receive daily updates direct to your mobile phone via our new SMS message service.
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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
New Format- SAIS Reports
Interpretation and background information
SAIS 2009/10 Avalanche Report Service - Start Dates
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
News release
SpotChecks in Avalanche Awareness
Test your skills for the upcoming season. Snow is on the hill!
