Snow and Avalanche Report
Issued at 17.00 hrs Saturday 25/11/2000
Overnight precipitation in Eastern ranges fell as snow above 
950 metres, with some drifting in strong Southerly winds and 
fresh windslab build-up on some Northerly aspects. There was 
some thaw and re-freeze of the snowpack below 950 metres. 
Avalanche incident at 11.00 hrs. in Central Gully, Coire an t-
Sneachda, North Cairngorms. Much avalanche debris from 
events on Friday on slopes of many aspects in North and 
South Cairngorms.  Cornices are present above many slope 
aspects.  A rise in temperature during the day  has led to 
freezing levels rising to near or above the summits, particularly 
in Lochaber and Glencoe.  The avalanche hazard in affected 
ranges remains High (Category 4).

Avalanche Hazard Outlook Sunday 26/11/2000
Freezing levels will be around the highest summits in Lochaber 
and the Cairngorms.  This, along with some rain on Saturday 
night, falling as snow at very highest levels, will lead to a 
period of high instability overnight in all ranges where 
accumulations are significant.  With freezing levels continuing 
to rise, this instability is likely to persist into daylight hours on 
Sunday.  As there are significant accumulations on the floors 
of many corries above 850 metres, the potential for long run-
out exists.  The avalanche hazard will remain High (Category 
4). Avalanches will occur on slopes of all aspects in areas 
indicated.      

Climbing conditions: very few ascents being noted or reported.

Note:  this Report will be updated as conditions necessitate.













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