NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 11/1/04
The snow showers forecast developed into periods of quite heavy
snow with strong winds from the West-South-West. Where sampled
with a snow profile on a North-North-East aspect at 1100 metres
the snowpack showed fair to poor stability with deep foot
penetrations and avalanche activity observed. The avalanche
hazard is Considerable (Category 3).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 12/1/04
Light snow and strong winds from the West-South- West will
continue.  This will contribute to a change from soft slab to
hard slab, with the hard slab sitting on softer snow below. This
slab will exhibit fair to poor stability.  The developing slab
and new cornices will form on North to East aspects above 1000
metres where avalanches are likely.  The avalanche hazard will be
Considerable (Category 3)

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION:   Deep foot penetrations on lee 
slopes.  
ICING:  Another growth cycle prevails.
COMMENT:  Significant change in snow stability.


LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 11/1/04
Heavy snow showers and strong SW winds have deposited further
areas of unstable windslab on sheltered aspects. Greatest
accumulations are on sheltered North, North-East, East and
South-East aspects above 1000 metres. The avalanche hazard is
Considerable (Category 3).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 12/1/04
Snow showers and strong SW winds will further load sheltered
areas with unstable windslab. Greatest accumulations will be on
North, North-East, East and South-East aspects above 1000 metres,
where avalanches are likely, particularly on scarp slopes and
crag aprons. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable (Category
3).


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Light cover above 400m. General 
cover above 800m.
ICING: Icing should improve with the continuing cold 
temperatures.
COMMENT: Winter is back!



GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 11/1/04
Stormy conditions and new snow have caused some heavy drifting
above 800 metres. Deep accumulations of unstable windslab have
formed in many sheltered gullies and on slopes with a North-West
through North to Easterly aspect mainly above 850 metres. Much of
this windslab is lying on a layer of hail and under field tests
today gave consistently easy shears. The avalanche hazard is
Considerable (Category 3)

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 12/1/04
The gale force South-Westerly airflow will continue overnight 
and on Monday.  Moderate falls of new snow and wind 
transport of existing snow will significantly add to already 
weakly bonded accumulations of windslab in all sheltered 
gullies and on slopes with a North to Easterly aspect mainly 
above 800 metres. Weak cornices will also form above these 
locations.   Avalanches will occur where deep accumulations of 
windslab have formed.  The avalanche hazard will be High 
(Category 4).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Snow above 400 metres with deep 
drifting above 850 metres.
ICING: Ice forming on rocks above 850 metres.
COMMENT: Climbing conditions are continuing to improve 
on the higher ridges and buttresses. Outlook is cold but windy. 
Windslab and cornices will require great caution.



SOUTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 11/1/04
A stormy period has led to new accumulations in very sheltered 
locations on N to E aspects above 600 metres. Bonding of new 
deposits to the older snow is poor, particularly on steeper slopes.
The avalanche hazard is Considerable (Category 3). Older snow 
that is exposed to the wind has re-frozen.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 12/1/04
There will be little alteration to the snowpack. On N to E aspects 
above 700 metres deeper soft accumulations will remain 
moderately to weakly bonded to the older snow-ice. Greatest
hazard will be found in steeper sheltered locations, gully exits 
and scarp slopes. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable 
(Category 3). Stability of newly formed cornices will also be 
suspect.


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Looking a bit more wintry. 
ICING: Limited visibility today, but water still running at 950 
metres.
COMMENT: Another windy day is forecast.


CREAG MEAGAIDH
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 11/1/04
Heavy snow showers on strong South-West winds have led to
significant accumulations of fresh, soft windslab which are
developing on North to East aspects above 800 metres.  Stability
is poor and field tests identified several weak sub-surface
layers. The avalanche hazard is Considerable (Category 3). Fresh
unstable cornices are also present above these locations.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 12/1/04
Light snow showers with associated drifting on strong West-
South-West winds will continue to build windslab on North to 
East aspects above 750 metres.  Stability of these fresh deposits 
will remain poor in cold daytime temperatures and avalanches 
are likely.  The avalanche hazard will be Considerable (Category 
3).  Steep lee slopes, gully exits and sheltered hollows will be 
particularly affected.

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Fresh cover at all levels. 
ICING: Generally very poor, with slow improvement.
COMMENT: Unstable cornices will continue to build 
throughout the period.
 



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