NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS FRI 11/1/02

There was slight warming and another dry day with the 
temperature at the summit staying just below zero.  The top few 
centimetres of surface layer warmed and softened but snowpack 
stability is still good.  The avalanche hazard is Low (Category 
1). 

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SAT 12/1/02

The weather will continue mild through the forecast period with 
South-West winds and some rain.  The remaining areas that 
have a snowpack will be stable.  There will still be areas with up 
to 2 metres of snow in avalanche terrain.  The avalanche hazard 
will be Low (Category 1).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION:  Thin areas are isothermal, and there 
is still a temperature gradient in deeper zones.
ICING:  Quality is reasonable, quantity is lacking.
COMMENT:  There is still some terrain that has avalanche potential.


LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS FRI 11/1/02
Warmer temperatures and light rain at all levels have further 
thawed the snowpack. The snowpack is generally stable at all 
levels. The avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SAT 12/1/02
Mild conditions with rain at all levels and a strong SW wind are 
expected over the next 24 hours. This will have little effect on 
the existing snow stability which will remain generally good. 
The avalanche hazard will be Low (Category 1).


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Best cover above 900m, though 
becoming restricted to gullies.
ICING: Freezing level remaining above the summits.
COMMENT: 



GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS FRI 11/1/02
The remaining snowpack is generally thin and patchy with 
greatest amounts to be found 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 SAT 12/1/02
Strong South-Westerly winds with moderate rain at all levels
overnight and through Saturday will maintain the remaining 
snowpack in a soft and moist condition. On steeper slopes and 
in sheltered gullies mainly of a North through to East aspect 
above 900m the avalanche hazard will be Moderate (Category 2)    


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 
SNOW DISTRIBUTION: General cover remains thin and 
patchy.
ICING: Patches of wet ice remain on the highest rocks
COMMENT:  Poor climbing conditions due to prolonged thaw. 
Windy!!


SOUTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS FRI 11/1/02
Rising temperatures and light rain above summit levels is again 
starting to thaw the recently refrozen snow. Remaining snow is 
generally well bonded and stable. The avalanche hazard is Low 
(Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SAT 12/1/02
Strong SW winds and continuing mild conditions throughout the
forecast period will ensure all snow will remain soft and wet at
all levels. The avalanche hazard will be Low (Category 1).
 

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

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

ICING: Thaw conditions set to continue.

COMMENT: Beware rock fall during thaw conditions.
 


CREAG MEAGAIDH
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS FRI 11/1/02
A light dusting of new snow above 850 metres has had no effect
on the remaining snowpack. It remains well bonded and stable 
on all aspects above 850 metres with the largest deposits being 
retained in the beds of gullies on North-West to North-East 
aspects. The avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SAT 12/1/02
Moderate rainfall, South-Westerly gales and a freezing level of 
2000 metres will do little to enhance the wintry appearance of 
the hills. The snowpack will deplete further with the largest 
areas surviving in the beds of gullies on North-West to North-
East aspects above 850 metres. Although the remaining 
snowpack will soften it will remain well bonded and stable on 
all aspects. The risk of cornice collapse will increase in the very 
mild conditions. Low (Category 1) avalanche hazard.
 

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Very patchy above 800 metres. 
Generally sparse.

ICING: What's left may be gone tomorrow!

COMMENT: Cornices remain above Centre Post and the Inner 
Coire.




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