NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS WED 15/12/04
Overnight North-Westerly winds deposited snow above 900 metres. A
light cover of snow exists on all aspects with some localised
shallow accumulations on South-Easterly slopes. The avalanche
hazard is Low (Category 1) .

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK THU 16/12/04
Strong South-Westerly winds carrying rain and snow will prevail
overnight. Snow will remain on the ground above altitudes of 1200
metres. Accumulations will continue to develop on North-Easterly
Aspects.  During the day the snow level will drop to 550 metres.
The avalanche hazard will be low (Category 1).


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: A thin covering of snow on slopes above 900
metres presents a winter ambiance.
ICING: A thin covering of rime
exists on rocks and buttresses. But ground is still warm!
COMMENT: A brief mild period followed by the return of cooler
conditions.




LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS WED 15/12/04
West to North-West winds brought a light dusting of snow.
There are no significant snow accumulations. No avalanche 
hazard exists.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK THU 16/12/04
Rain at all levels  overnight will give way to snow showers above
800m during Thursday. No significant snow accumulations are
expected. No avalanche hazard category is being issued for
Thursday.

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Light dusting of snow above 
1000m.
ICING: Freezing level above summits overnight lowering to 
600m during Thursday.
COMMENT: Strong winds returning during Thursday.
 
 


GLENCOE
Reports begin 21/12/04.

SOUTHERN CAIRNGORMS
Reports begin 21/12/04.

CREAG MEAGAIDH
Reports begin 21/12/04.


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