GLENCOE
AVALANCHE RISK AT 1500 ON SUN 20/2/94
Generally there is a refrozen stable surface crust on the snowpack.
Above 850m there are areas of fresh windslab on W through to N facing
slopes, mainly in gullies and hollows. Avalanche Risk Category 3
(Medium Localised).

AVALANCHE RISK OUTLOOK FOR MON 21/2/94
Remaining cold with fresh Easterly winds and no precipitation. The
condition of the snowpack is not expected to change significantly.
Areas of windslab, mainly on W through to N facing slopes above 800m
will require caution. Avalanche Risk Category 3 (Medium Localised).

SUMMARY.
Generally stable snowpack, but areas of windslab on W through to N
facing slopes above 800m giving Avalanche Risk 3 (Medium Localised).


LOCHABER
AVALANCHE RISK AT 1500 ON SUN 20/2/94
Small areas of unstable snow exist although they are generally
confined to N and NW aspects. Elsewhere the snowpack is generally
stable. The avalanche risk is Category 3 (Medium Localised).

AVALANCHE RISK OUTLOOK FOR MON 21/2/94
The southerly winds are expected to continue overnight and tomorrow.
Small areas of unstable snow will still be present mainly on
northerly aspects. Elsewhere the snowpack will generally be stable.
The avalanche risk will remain at Category 3 (Medium Localised).

SUMMARY.
Small areas of unstable snow exist mainly on northerly aspects.
Elsewhere a generally stable snowpack. Category 3 (Medium Localised).


NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE RISK AT 1500 ON SUN 20/2/94
A generally very hard, icy and stable snowpack exists.
However, pockets of windslab have been found on steep sheltered N
facing slopes and although small and easy to avoid they do present a
Category 3 (Medium Localised) risk.

AVALANCHE RISK OUTLOOK FOR MON 21/2/94
Forecasted fresh to strong E winds and light snow will lead to a
build up of windslab on W through to NW facing slopes and gullies.
Category 3 (Medium Localised) risk of avalanche where any
accumulations are greatest and overlie old snow.

SUMMARY.
Category 3 (Medium Localised) risk of avalanche on W to NW facing
slopes and gullies.



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