NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE RISK AT 1500 ON FRI 21/1/94
The heavy thaw has been followed by a return to colder, more wintry
conditions resulting in a generally stable snowpack. Category 2 (Low)
risk of avalanche.

AVALANCHE RISK OUTLOOK FOR SAT 22/1/94
Forecasted severe gale force SW-W winds with moderate to heavy
snowfall turning to rain in the late afternoon (F.L. 400m rising to
1000m). This should lead to accumulations of unstable windslab on E
to NE facing slopes and give rise to a Category 4 (High) risk.
Avalanches will occur, mainly on E and NE facing slopes.

SUMMARY.
Category 4 (High) avalanche risk mainly on slopes of an E and NE
aspect.


GLENCOE
AVALANCHE RISK AT 1500 ON FRI 21/1/94
Heavy thaw at all levels has reduced the snow cover and released many
avalanche prone slopes. Avalanche Risk Category 2 (Low).Cornices
still exist above north facing corries.Avalanche activity observed.

AVALANCHE RISK OUTLOOK FOR SAT 22/1/94
Storm force SW to W winds and heavy snow showers will lead to fresh
accumulations of windslab on N through to E facing slopes above 650m.
increasing the  Avalanche Risk Category to 3 (Medium).


SUMMARY.
Storm force winds and fresh snow deposits will increase the Avalanche
Risk Category to 3 (Medium) mainly on N and E facing slopes.


LOCHABER
AVALANCHE RISK AT 1500 ON FRI 21/1/94
A moist and generally stable snowpack exists at all levels. The
avalanche risk is Category 2 (Low).

AVALANCHE RISK OUTLOOK FOR SAT 22/1/94
Fresh snow expected overnight with strong SW to W winds will form
areas of windslab on E and NE aspects. Cornices will also re-form on
these aspects. Where this fresh snow exists, the avalanche risk is
expected to be Category 3 (Medium).

SUMMARY.
Fresh areas of windslab forming on E and NE aspects. Category 3
(Medium).



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