LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS THU 10/1/02
Colder temperatures overnight have left the existing snowpack 
well bonded and stable at all levels. Remaining deposits are 
mainly limited to gullies and corries with N and E aspects above 
900m.The avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK FRI 11/1/02
Milder conditions will move into the forecast area during the 
next 24hrs. The existing snowpack will steadily start to thaw at 
all levels. Remaining deposits will be mainly limited to gullies 
and corries with N and E aspects above 900m. Light snow 
showers on Friday are not expected to significantly effect the 
current snow conditions. The avalanche hazard will be Low 
(Category 1).


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Best above 900m. Becoming thin 
and patchy.
ICING: Ice present on rocks above 850m.
COMMENT: A little fresh snow today (Thursday) above 900m.


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SOUTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS THU 10/1/02
Colder overnight temperatures have refrozen the surface layers 
of the snowpack leaving softer snow beneath. The snowpack is 
generally well bonded and stable. The avalanche hazard is Low 
(Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK FRI 11/1/02
It will be mild tomorrow with the surface crust thawing as light 
sleet turns to rain during the day. The snowpack will once again 
become soft and moist but generally well bonded. The 
avalanche hazard will be Low (Category 1).
 

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Higher E facing corries have most 
snow. Plateau areas are sparse.

ICING: Subject to severe thaw conditions on 11/01/02.

COMMENT: Beware rock fall during thaw conditions.
 


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CREAG MEAGAIDH
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS THU 10/1/02
After a good freeze last night the remaining snowpack is well 
bonded and stable on all aspects. Largest areas remain in the 
beds of gullies, predominately on North-West to North-East 
aspects above 850 metres. Light snow over the very summits is 
as yet, having no affect on the avalanche hazard which remains 
Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK FRI 11/1/02
A period of wet snow overnight across the summits will turn to 
rain as the freezing level rises once again. Some wet slab will be 
lain down over remaining snow deposits in the beds of gullies 
on North-West to North-East aspects above 950 metres but will 
bond well with the underlying snowpack. Although the 
avalanche hazard will remain Low (Category 1), there will be an 
increased risk of cornice collapse in the very mild conditions.


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Patchy above 750 metres. Generally 
sparse. Light dusting above 1000 metres.

ICING: Some ice on Northerly aspects above 900 metres has 
survived the thaw.

COMMENT: More clag on the way, what joy!



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GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS THU 10/1/02
Cooler conditions have given a trace of new snow above 900m. 
The existing snowpack is generally thin and patchy with greatest 
amounts remaining in the higher corries and in sheltered gullies 
with a Northerly aspect above 900m. The snowpack is generally 
well consolidated and well bonded. The avalanche hazard is 
Low (Category 1). 

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK FRI 11/1/02
A strong Southwesterly airflow will initially be dry overnight. A 
brief period of wet snow late morning will soon turn to rain at 
all levels. Fresh accumulations of snow are not expected to be of 
any great depth. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate 
(Category 2) where old snow underlies fresh accumulations in 
sheltered gullies and on steeper slopes. 


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 
SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Light dusting of new snow above 
900m but general cover remains thin and patchy.
ICING: Patches of wet ice still exist on rocks above 900m.
COMMENT: Mild windy conditions on Friday


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NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS THU 10/1/02
Cooler, dry air and a slight freeze at the summit has made a 
crust that is mostly unbreakable to foot traffic.  The snowpack is 
very stable although there is still a moist layer below the crust.  
The deeper snowpack, in areas with over 1 metre of snow, is 
still cold, dry and well bonded.  The avalanche hazard is Low 
(Category 1).  

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK FRI 11/1/02
Another warming cycle and South-South-West winds will   
come through in the forecast period with some wet snow and 
rain.  This will not appreciably change the snow stability which 
will remain good.  The avalanche hazard will be Low (Category 
1).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 
SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Where there is snow the travel 
conditions are mostly good.
ICING:  The overnight freeze did wonders for the remaining 
ice.
COMMENT:  Plateau travel still has some alternating bare 
ground and hard snow ice sections; crampons and axes required. 


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