Snow and Avalanche Report
Issued at 17.15 hrs Monday 11/12/2000
Colder conditions over the past 48 hours have led to some 
new snow deposits mainly above 950 metres in Highland 
ranges, especially in the Cairngorms and Lochaber.  These 
accumulations are mainly on Northerly aspects and lie on the 
remnants of the old snowpack, which is hard and icy.  
However, new snow amounts are small.  The avalanche 
hazard is Moderate (Category 2).  Main existing snow 
accumulations are on corrie headwalls but some easy gullies 
are still complete.  Northern ranges such as the Torridon hills 
and Skye have little snow. 

Avalanche Hazard Outlook Tuesday 12/12/2000
Fresh snowfall above 900 metres on strong S to SW winds will 
affect all Highland mountain areas from early morning on 
Tuesday.  Accumulations  are likely to be locally significant, 
particularly on N and E aspects.  Slab accumulations will lie in 
many places above 900 metres on old snow-ice and in these 
locations, avalanches are likely. The Cairngorms, Creag 
Meagaidh and Lochaber and some higher locations in Glencoe 
will be most affected. The avalanche hazard will be 
Considerable (Category 3). 

Note: This Report will be reviewed on Tuesday 12/12/2000.  
Detailed daily Reports for 5 areas will commence on 
20/12/2000.


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