NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 27/2/01
Only light snow amounts fell in the past 24 hours.  Moderate E 
winds prevailed over the tops but were of highly variable 
direction in the Northern Corries.  This has produced an easy
shearing slab that is even more varied in distribution than 
yesterday.  The main accumulation zone has been between 700 
to 1000 metres and many plateau exits are being scoured.  The 
avalanche hazard is Considerable (Category 3). 

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 28/2/01
Snow showers will occur on Wednesday with a wind change 
from NE to N.  The slab instability will continue to exist on 
numerous aspects, approach slopes and some gully exits.  Some 
areas will still have deep foot penetrations with snow available 
for transport. There are also slopes of similar aspect that will 
remain scoured or have the slab instability.  Avalanches are 
likely above 700 metres on any aspect that has the slab.  The 
avalanche hazard will be Considerable (Category 3).       

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Plateau pretty well scoured.
ICING: Snow-ice good and ice quality reasonable, quantity limited.
COMMENT:  Some heavy travel on foot.

LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 27/2/01
Strong NE winds overnight and this morning have redistributed 
large amounts of snow into sheltered locations. Greatest 
accumulations are on SE through S to W aspects, notably on 
scarp slopes and at the tops of gullies. Sheltered locations on 
other aspects are also affected. The avalanche hazard is 
Considerable (Category 3).
 
AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 28/2/01
Strong NE winds will continue overnight before easing on 
Wednesday. Snow redistribution will continue, with slab 
continuing to build in sheltered locations. Greatest 
accumulations will be on SE through S to W aspects, notably on 
scarp slopes and at the tops of gullies. Avalanches are likely in 
these locations. Sheltered locations on other aspects will also be 
affected. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable (Category 
3).



CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Fresh snow at all levels.
ICING: Remaining cold at all levels.
COMMENT: Large areas of snow-ice still present on windward 
slopes.
 


GLENCOE

As part of the current precautions against Foot and Mouth
Disease, The National Trust for Scotland have requested that the
public refrain from use of the land on their Glencoe estate.  In
the public interest, the sportscotland Avalanche Information
Service is therefore suspending the issue of daily Snow and
Avalanche Reports for Glencoe until further notice.


SOUTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 27/2/01
Strong winds rather than snowfall have been the dominating 
feature in the current situation. Hard slab is to be found in very 
sheltered locations on SE through to W aspects above 650 
metres. Stability of these deposits remains poor. The avalanche 
hazard is Considerable (Category 3). Newly formed cornices are 
unstable.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 28/2/01
There will be a little fresh snow and further drifting overnight 
with drier and calmer weather on Wednesday. The current 
situation will be maintained with unstable windslab existing in 
very sheltered locations on SE through to W aspects above 650 
metres. Cross loading of will also occur. The avalanche hazard
will be Considerable (Category 3). Cornices will continue to be a
hazard.


CLIMBING CONDITIONS
 
SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Cover from the valley but much 
wind scouring has occurred.
ICING: Variable in both quality and quantity.
COMMENT: Exposed slopes are icy and stable.



CREAG MEAGAIDH

As part of the current precautions against Foot and Mouth
Disease, Scottish Natural Heritage have closed with apologies the
Creag Meagaidh estate.  In the public interest, the sportscotland
Avalanch Information Service is therefore suspending the issue of
daily Snow and Avalanche Reports for Creag Meagaidh until further
notice.



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