Creag Meagaidh - 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
An approaching frontal system will bring a change to the settled conditions. Snow showers from early dawn will increase and become more persistent accompanying by strengthen South West winds as the day progresses.
Forecasted Snow Stability and Avalanche Hazard
Drifting of new snow is expected and stability will deteriorate during the day. Windslab will develop on steep mostly North through North-East to East facing slopes with some cross loading on many sheltered gully flanks. Widespread new snow instabilities will exist in these locations above 850m where avalanches are likely. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable
Observed Avalanche Hazard - Fri 3/2/2012
Observed Weather Influences
High pressure has continued to affect the area and it has remained cold and dry. Winds have been very light South-Easterly.
Observed Snow Stability and Avalanche Hazard
Good stability in many places. A hard or crusty snow surface is widespread and whilst localised accumulations of most recent windslab still persist on steep, very sheltered West to North aspects above 950m, they are in the main avoidable. The avalanche hazard is Low
Mountain Conditions
| Snow Distribution | Patches only above 750m, more extensive in plateau areas |
| Icing | Good conditions with excellent neve in lower grade gullies, ice thinish but developing |
| Comment | You may have missed the boat - conditions about to deteriorate! |
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