NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 20/12/04
Generally the mountains look bare with a thin layer of snow lying
at all levels. Very little snowfall occurred overnight. Moderate
winds from the North West during the day has resulted in very
isolated pockets of accumulation lying on North to Westerly
slopes above 500 metres. The avalanche hazard is Moderate
(Category 2).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 21/12/04
Overnight the wind will be North-Westerly becoming Westerly
during the day. Lying snow will continue to drift into sheltered
pockets above 400 metres on East to South-East facing slopes. In
late afternoon and evening, occasional light snow showers will
add to the drifting snow. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate
(Category 2)


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 
SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Very thin snow cover apart from  sheltered
locations in gullies and rib flanks.
ICING: Bare buttresses with some icing. The ground is still warm,
turf is soft !
COMMENT: Warmer conditions with snow forecast for late  tomorrow
may improve conditions.




LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 20/12/04
SW winds are continuing to further load sheltered areas with 
unstable snow. Main accumulations are on steep North, North-
East, East and South-East facing scarp slopes and gully exits
above 1000m. The avalanche hazard is Considerable (Category 3).
 
AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 21/12/04
Snow showers will be replaced by rain below 1000m during 
Tuesday afternoon. Localised areas of unstable snow will persist 
mainly on steep North, North-East, East and South-East facing
scarp slopes and gully exits above 1000m. Avalanches are likely
in these locations notably later on Tuesday. The avalanche hazard
will be Considerable (Category 3).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Fresh snow is present above 300m.
ICING: Freezing level rising to around 900m during Tuesday.
COMMENT: Big thaw-freeze cycle expected Tuesday night.
 


GLENCOE
Reports begin 21/12/04.

SOUTHERN CAIRNGORMS
Reports begin 21/12/04.

CREAG MEAGAIDH
Reports begin 21/12/04.


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