LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 15/2/04
Colder conditions are continuing with temperatures of -1øc at 
1200m. Snowpack stability is good through out the area. The 
avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 16/2/04
After a dry night, a band of snow is expected to cross the area 
on Monday morning. The existing snowpack will remain stable 
and well bonded. Localised areas of shallow windslab will form 
as the new snow arrives. Greatest accumulations will be at the 
tops of North, North-East and East aspects above 1000m. The 
avalanche hazard will be Moderate (Category 2).


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Main accumulations in high N and E 
facing corries.
ICING: Remaining cold. Old snow remaining frozen.
COMMENT: Mostly snow gullies and the bigger ice lines in 
condition. 



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CREAG MEAGAIDH
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 15/2/04
The snowpack remains well bonded and stable on all aspects.  
Cold, clear overnight temperatures have left a 30-40 cm hard icy 
crust on all aspects and foot penetrations of only 1-2 cm were 
achieved.  The avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 16/2/04
Light and occasional snow showers through the day on a fresh 
South-West wind will form isolated and shallow deposits of 
fresh windslab.  Sheltered gully tops, hollows and steep lee 
slopes of a North to East aspect above 850 metres will be 
affected.  Weak to moderate bonding will be achieved where 
fresh deposits form on top of existing hard, icy old snow.  The 
avalanche hazard will be Moderate (Category 2).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Very patchy above 800 metres.
ICING: General climbing conditions remain poor with most 
gullies broken or thin.
COMMENT: Good snow ice underfoot, shame there isn't more 
on the cliffs!
 


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GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 15/2/04
Colder temperatures overnight were followed by dry and settled 
conditions today.  Much of the snowpack has a firm surface and 
is generally stable.  The avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 16/2/04
Dry settled conditions will continue to affect the area overnight 
with light snow expected above 800 metres on Monday.  
Stability of the snowpack will remain good in most areas but 
fresh South-West veering North-Westerly winds will form 
isolated accumulations of windslab on sheltered slopes mainly 
with a North to South-Easterly aspect above 900 metres. Areas 
most affected will be around the tops of sheltered summit gullies 
and scarp slopes. Accumulations are not expected to be deep or 
extensive.  The avalanche hazard will be Moderate  (Category 2) 
where accumulations of windslab form.

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Mainly in sheltered corries and 
gullies above 850 metres.
ICING: Starting to re-form on rocks above 1000 metres.
COMMENT: Fresh windslab accumulations should generally 
be avoidable but bonding will be marginal where old snow ice 
underlies. 


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SOUTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 15/2/04
There has been a trace of new snow above 800 metres. The 
older patchy snow is firm and well bonded on all aspects. 
Largest amounts of snow are to be found in sheltered locations 
on N through E to SE aspects above 900 metres. The avalanche 
hazard is Low (Category 1). 

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 16/2/04
The very light snow showers that are forecast for Monday will 
not greatly change the current situation. The new snow will give 
a very thin general cover from around 700 metres with the 
patchy old snow remaining firm and well bonded on all aspects. 
The avalanche hazard will be Low (Category 1). 


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Largest patches in higher N through 
E to SE corries.
ICING: Nothing significant left. Old snow very firm.
COMMENT: A few easier snow gullies are just about 
complete.



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NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 15/2/04
There was some cooling from the unseasonally warm 
temperatures with summit temperature of minus 3 at midday.  
Where sampled at 1000 metres on an Easterly aspect there was a 
very strong surface crust about 20 centimetres thick over moist 
snow.  There were no shears and the  snowpack is stable. The 
avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 16/2/04
Snow is forecast with light amounts and South-West winds.  
There will be some buildup on North-East aspects above 900 
metres.  Snowpack stability in areas of new slab will be fair and 
moderately well bonded.  The avalanche hazard will be 
Moderate (Category 2).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 
SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Skiable areas on plateau with a long 
walk.
ICING: Will improve with forecast cooling and precipitation; 
turf frozen.
COMMENT:  Loose rock not so widely reported but still a 
concern in the lean cover conditions.


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