LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS WED 12/1/05
Only small amounts of new snow were deposited on Tuesday 
night and in the lower temperatures, the snowpack has remained 
relatively stable.  The avalanche hazard  is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK THU 13/1/05
Heavier snow showers are expected overnight and during 
Thursday with strong North-West winds.  This will deposit 
windslab in sheltered areas with greatest accumulations on East 
and South-East aspects.  The avalanche hazard will be 
Considerable (Category 3).


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Most accumulations in East-facing 
corries, building up elsewhere on Thursday as winds decrease.
ICING: Freezing level lowering to 300m on Thursday.
COMMENT: A return to winter conditions.



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