Snow and Avalanche Report
Issued at 19.30 hrs Tuesday 28/11/2000
A slow rise in temperature with rain showers has affected 
Highland ranges throughout the day.   The snowpack is now 
wet and there has been a general slow stabilisation, but 
cornices are sagging and prone to collapse.  The avalanche 
hazard in areas where substantial accumulations exist, mainly 
above 900 metres in the Cairngorms, Creag Meagaidh, 
Lochaber and some higher locations in Glencoe, is 
Considerable (Category 3). 

Avalanche Hazard Outlook Wed./Thur. 29-30/11/2000 
The snowpack across Highland ranges will continue to thaw 
and reduce, with strong Southerly winds and rain.  Freezing 
levels will be above the summits.  Wet snow avalanches are 
likely on slopes of most aspects above 900 metres.  
Remaining cornices will be subject to collapse.  The avalanche 
hazard will be Considerable (Category 3).

Note: this Report will be reviewed on Friday 1/12/2000.  
Detailed Reports for 5 areas will commence on 20/12/2000.


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