NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS

AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS FRI 17/12/04
There have been continuous snow showers on very cold strong
North-Westerly winds.  This has formed localised areas of new
windslab mainly on South-East aspects above 900 metres.  Old
windslab still exists on many North-East aspects.  The avalanche
hazard is Considerable (Category 3).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SAT 18/12/04
Very cold strong West to North-West winds with snow showers will
continue over the forcast period. Windslab will continue to build
on East to South-East aspects above 900 metres.  Many scarp
slopes and sheltered areas will also be affected.  The avalanche
hazard will be Considerable (Category 3).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: A thin covering at all levels with deep
accumulations above 900 metres.

ICING:  Beginning to form in the very cold temperatures.

COMMENT: Cold conditions set to continue.




LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS FRI 17/12/04
Snow showers and strong West to North-West winds have
formed localised areas of soft windslab. This slab is present on 
East and South-East scarp slopes and other sheltered locations
above 1000 metres.The avalanche hazard is Considerable (Category
3).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SAT 18/12/04
Strong West to North-West winds with snow showers will continue
to form windslab on East to South-East aspects above 1000 metres. Scarp
slopes and sheltered areas will also be affected. The avalanche
hazard will be Considerable (Category 3).


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION  Light dusting of snow above 400m 
with accumulations on East and South-East slopes.

ICING: Freezing level down to 200m. 

COMMENT: Winter has arrived. 
 


GLENCOE
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SOUTHERN CAIRNGORMS
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CREAG MEAGAIDH
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