• 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

Areas Covered

The SAIS reports from the following mountain areas of Scotland:

• Glen Coe
  Observations in Glen Coe 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.

When do forecasts come in?

We can not give a specific time when we can guarantee reports will be posted however typically the reports are published online around 5pm.

Avalanche Hazard Scale

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