northern cairngorms
avalanche risk at 1400 on wed 29/12/93
strong s then w winds and snow showers have deposited accumulations
of unstable windslab high on n through to e-facing slopes and
sheltered gullies. the highest hazard is on e-facing slopes where a
category 4 (high) risk of avalanche exists. slab avalanche triggered
high on e flank of cairngorm.

avalanche risk outlook for thu 30/12/93
strong sw winds and snow showers throughout the period should result
in significant accumulations of windslab high on e through to ne
facing slopes and gullies where avalanches will occur. category 4
(high) risk of avalanche.

summary.
snow showers and strong sw winds will maintain a category 4 (high)
risk of avalanche on e through to ne facing slopes and gullies.

glencoe
avalanche risk at 1400 on wed 29/12/93
there are deep accumulations of unstable snow lying mainly on slopes
and in gullies of a nw through to ne aspect above 600m. windslab has
formed on many of the higher slopes.  avalanche risk category 4
(high). much recent debris noted.

avalanche risk outlook for thu 30/12/93
moderate/high snowfall and strong/gale force sw winds will load
slopes and gullies of a n through to e aspect with windslab. existing
areas of unstable snow will remain unchanged. avalanches will occur
in all affected areas.avalanche risk category 4 (high).

summary.
avalanche risk category will remain 4 (high).


lochaber
avalanche risk at 1400 on wed 29/12/93
fresh, moist unstable snow is present on n and e facing slopes. the
avalanche risk is category 3 (medium).

avalanche risk outlook for thu 30/12/93
a strong sw airflow accompanied by snow showers will continue to load
n and e facing slopes. slab avalanches will occur on these aspects.
the avalanche risk is expected to be category 4 (high).

summary.
an increasing risk of slab avalanches on n and e facing slopes.
avalanche risk category 4 (high).



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