LOCHABER
AVALANCHE RISK AT 1500 ON FRI 4/2/94
Areas of unstable snow exist mainly on N and NW aspects. This snow is
moist below 900m. The avalanche risk is Category 3 (Medium).

AVALANCHE RISK OUTLOOK FOR SAT 5/2/94
Light snow above 800m accompanied by southerly winds will continue to
form areas of unstable windslab on lee slopes. Avalanches are likely
on northerly aspects, including the Red Burn area on Ben Nevis. The
avalanche risk is expected to be Category 3 (Medium).

SUMMARY.
Unstable windslab remaining on N aspects, including the Red Burn area
on Ben Nevis. Avalanche risk is expected to be Category 3 (Medium)


GLENCOE
AVALANCHE RISK AT 1500 ON FRI 4/2/94.
Strong winds have continued to deposit areas of layered , soft
windslab this is lying on a icy/neve base.Deep accumulations are to
be found on most slopes above 600m,however gullies and sheltered
hollows with a N aspect give the greatest risk.Large cornices have
formed above most N facing corries. Avalanche Risk Category 4 (High).
                           
AVALANCHE RISK OUTLOOK FOR SAT 5/2/94.
Becoming milder with strong SSE/S winds and precipitation falling as
snow above 800m this will continue to build up layers of windslab in
sheltered areas, below 800m wet snow slides will occur.Greatest
accumulations of slab are lying on W though to N facing gullies and
slopes.Avalanche Risk Category 4 (High).


SUMMARY.
Large deposits of windslab and strong winds are maintaining the
high Avalanche Risk at Category 4 (High).


NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE RISK AT 1500 ON FRI 4/2/94
Storm force S winds and snow has led to accumulations of
unstable slab on NW to NE facing slopes and gullies resulting in a
Category 4 (High) risk of avalanche in these areas.

AVALANCHE RISK OUTLOOK FOR SAT 5/2/94
Forecasted storm force S winds will lead to a continued drifting of
snow onto NW through to NE facing slopes and gullies maintaining the
current Category 4 (High) risk. Avalanches will occur.
Cornice formation is likely at the top of these slopes.

SUMMARY.
Category 4 (High) avalanche risk on NW to NE facing slopes.



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