NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 16/2/04
There has been a small dusting of snow on light North-Easterly 
winds and summit temperatures remained below zero.   Where 
tested on a Northerly aspect at 1000 metres the snowpack has a 
hard surface crust with a moist layer 70 centimetres below.  The 
snowpack remains stable.  The avalanche hazard is Low 
(Category 1).      
AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 17/2/04
Light Northerly winds will continue with snow dying out 
overnight and the summit temperature remaining below zero.  
This will lead to some build-up on South-East to South aspects 
above 900 metres.  The new slab in these areas will be 
moderately to well bonded.  The avalanche hazard will be 
Moderate (Category 2).  

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Still areas of hard snow on the 
plateau for the keen ski tourer. 
ICING: There are some easier angled ice pitches in Coire an 
Lochain. 
COMMENT:  Loose rock still a hazard; careful footwork 
needed on snowless steep ground. 




LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 16/2/04
A dusting of fresh snow has fallen above 700m. Accumulations 
are slight and have not significantly added to the existing stable 
snowpack. The avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 17/2/04
Occasional light snow showers overnight will see little change 
to the existing conditions. The snowpack will be well bonded 
and generally stable in all locations. The avalanche hazard will 
be Low (Category 1).


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Light dusting of fresh snow above 
700m.
ICING: Remaining cold.
COMMENT: Little change, high pressure set to build on 
Tuesday.



GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 16/2/04
Much of the snowpack has a firm surface and is generally very 
stable.  A light dusting of new snow is lying above 850 metres.  
With only light winds today no drifting of the new snow has 
occurred.  The avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 17/2/04
Stability of the old snowpack will remain good with a 
widespread re-frozen surface.  Light snow overnight and North-
West veering Northerly winds will form isolated accumulations 
of windslab on East through South to South-Westerly aspects 
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: Re-forming on rocks above 1000 metres.
COMMENT: Fresh windslab accumulations should generally 
be avoidable but bonding will be marginal where old snow-ice
underlies. 


SOUTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 16/2/04
There was some very light snowfall above 800 metres. This has 
not altered the condition of the older patchy snow which 
remains well bonded and stable 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 TUE 17/2/04
Overnight occasional snow showers will give a dusting of snow 
above 600 metres. Patchy old snow which is mainly found 
above 900 metres will remain 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. Old snow very firm.
ICING: Some watercourses may offer some possibilities with 
freezing level around 600 metres. 
COMMENT: A few easier snow gullies are just about 
complete.



CREAG MEAGAIDH
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 16/2/04
There has been a dusting of fresh snow above 850 metres on a 
light variable wind.  Quantities are shallow and do not pose any 
significant hazard.  Snowpack stability remains good with 
generally well bonded snow on all aspects.  The avalanche 
hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 17/2/04
Light and occasional snow showers overnight on fresh Northerly 
winds will form pockets of moderately bonded windslab on East 
to South aspects above 900 metres.  Fresh deposits will be 
isolated and shallow and confined to gully exits, steep lee slopes 
and hollows of the above mentioned aspects.  The avalanche 
hazard will be Moderate (Category 2).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Remaining very patchy above 800 
metres.
ICING: General climbing conditions remain poor with most 
gullies broken or thin.
COMMENT: Good snow-ice underfoot above 900 metres,
becoming softer at lower altitudes.
 



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