Lochaber - Issued 3/2/2012
Avalanche Hazard Forecast
FOR PERIOD 18:00HRS Fri 3/2/2012 TO 18:00HRS Sat 4/2/2012
| Hazard Level | Avalanche Probability |
| Low | Natural Avalanches very unlikely. Human triggered avalanches not likely. |
| Moderate | Natural Avalanches unlikely. Human triggered avalanches possible. |
| Considerable | Natural Avalanches possible. Human triggered avalanches are likely. |
| High | Natural and Human triggered avalanches will occur. |
| Very High | Widespread Natural and Human triggered avalanches will occur. |
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Localized Avalanche Hazard
Forecasted Weather Influences
Rising freezing level overnight before heavy snow above 750m and strong South-West winds during the day.
Forecasted Snow Stability and Avalanche Hazard
Large areas of fresh unstable snow will develop in sheltered locations. Greatest accumulations will be on steep mainly North, North-East and East aspects above 900m.Other aspects will be affected due to cross loading. Avalanches will occur in these locations. The avalanche hazard will be High
Observed Avalanche Hazard - Fri 3/2/2012
Observed Weather Influences
A dry and sunny day,freezing at all levels. Light Southerly winds.
Observed Snow Stability and Avalanche Hazard
Localised areas of moderately bonded windslab are present mainly on West through North to East aspects above 800m. The avalanche hazard is Moderate. Where the old snowpack is exposed, it is frozen and stable.
Mountain Conditions
| Snow Distribution | Main accumulations remain in high North and East facing corries |
| Icing | Freezing level around 600 during Saturday |
| Comment | Strong winds and heavy snow expected on Saturday. Clearing later |
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