NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS WED 28/2/01
Snow showers have not made a significant difference to new 
load but there are many areas that have up to 1 metre of unstable 
slab.  The distribution of the slab and the unconsolidated snow 
is highly variable by aspect.  Even with the N wind there are 
areas on N aspect, particularly approaching climbs in the 
Northern Corries, that have the unstable slab.  The slab is not 
releasing in the present conditions.  The avalanche hazard is 
Considerable (Category 3).  

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK THU 1/3/01
Light winds from the NE and light snow amounts are forecast in 
continuing cool conditions.  There will be little change in poor 
stability.  The transition from areas of unconsolidated snow that 
does not shear to areas with soft slab that shears easily needs 
careful observation.  Most areas above 1000 metres on N aspect 
will remain scoured.  On all other aspects  avalanches are likely 
on steep convex terrain from 750 metres up.  The avalanche 
hazard will be Considerable (Category 3).    

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 
SNOW DISTRIBUTION:
ICING: 
COMMENT: This Report applies to N. Corries only. Please use N.
Corries footpath for access and disinfect boots where facilities
exist.

 


LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS WED 28/2/01
Localised areas of hard windslab are present on many aspects. 
The distribution of this windslab is very variable although main 
accumulations are on E through S to W aspects. Extensive areas 
of snow-ice are also present on many aspects. The avalanche 
hazard is Considerable (Category 3).
 
AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK THU 1/3/01
Cold settled conditions are expected throughout the forecast
period. Little change is expected to the existing snowpack. 
Localised areas of windslab will be present on many slope 
aspects. Main accumulations will be on E through S to W 
aspects. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable (Category 
3). Extensive areas of snow-ice will remain on many aspects.


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Fresh snow at all levels.
ICING: Remaining cold at all levels.
COMMENT: Foot and Mouth precautions: avalanche
observations only being carried out on Aonach Mor until further 
notice.
 


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 WED 28/2/01
Deep areas of hard slab are to be found mainly in sheltered 
locations on SE through to W aspects above 650 metres. Some 
consolidation is evident but unstable faceted crystals were noted 
in the snowpack. Exposed slopes are icy and stable. The 
avalanche hazard is Considerable (Category 3). Newly formed 
cornices are unstable.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK THU 1/3/01
Conditions will remain much the same. Deep areas of windslab 
will be found mainly on SE through to W aspects above 650 
metres. Softer deposits and surface layers will be poorly bonded. 
Recently exposed slopes will remain very icy and stable. 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: Good snow-ice on some slopes and gullies.
COMMENT: Foot and Mouth precautions; Please observe 
restrictions that are in place.



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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