NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 13/3/01
Only light snow amounts fell in the Northern Corries with some 
snow transport due to NNW winds.  Foot penetrations are still 
substantial, up to 50 centimetres and although there appears to
have been a slow rate of settlement there has been some bonding 
of the storm snow. The main accumulation on North aspect is 
reasonably stable.  The avalanche hazard is Considerable 
(Category 3).  

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 14/3/01
Light snow and easing NW winds will continue the same 
loading pattern on scarp slopes and gully exits in the Northern
Corries.   Slab instability will exist on steep convex terrain
above 850 metres, particularly SE aspects (e.g. near the top of
Aladdin's Couloir).  Cross loading will occur on some approach 
slopes. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable (Category 3).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

COMMENT: Foot and Mouth disease precautions.  This 
report applies to the N. Corries only.  Please use the N. 
Corries footpath for access and use the boot disinfectant 
supplied near the ski area base.  Avoid contact with 
reindeer.







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