catch avalanche reports 19040012, 19049913, 19040012, 19045900, 19039610, 19048415, 19081905, 19261809, tlx779537, tlx75291, tlx778693+ from the scottish avalanche information service tel 0479 861264 glencoe avalanche risk at 1500 on tue 22/2/94 generally there is a refrozen stable surface crust on the snowpack. above 850m there are isolated areas of windslab on w through to n facing slopes, mainly in gullies and hollows. avalanche risk category 3 (medium localised). avalanche risk outlook for wed 23/2/94 remaining cold with strong/gale force easterly winds and light snowfall. the condition of the snowpack is not expected to change significantly. areas of windslab, mainly on w through to n facing slopes above 600m 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). mmmm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CATCH AVALANCHE REPORTS 19040012, 19049913, 19040012, 19045900, 19039610, 19048415, 19081905, 19261809, TLX779537, TLX75291, TLX778693+ From the Scottish Avalanche Information Service Tel 0479 861264 LOCHABER AVALANCHE RISK AT 1500 ON TUE 22/2/94 Some light snowfall overnight accompanied by strong easterly winds have deposited small areas of unstable snow, mainly on westerly aspects and other sheltered locations. The avalanche risk is Category 3 (Medium Localised). AVALANCHE RISK OUTLOOK FOR WED 23/2/94 Light snow and strong E to SE winds will further accumulate small areas of unstable snow. These areas will be mainly confined to westerly aspects and other sheltered locations. The avalanche risk will remain at Category 3 (Medium Localised). SUMMARY. Small areas on unstable snow on westerly aspects and other sheltered locations. Category 3 (Medium Localised). MMMM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CATCH AVALANCHE REPORTS 19040012, 19049913, 19040012, 19045900, 19039610, 19048415, 19081905, 19261809, TLX779537, TLX75291, TLX778693+ From the Scottish Avalanche Information Service Tel 0479 861264 NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS AVALANCHE RISK AT 1500 ON TUE 23/2/94 Strong SE winds and snow has led to the formation of unstable cornices and windslab on W through to N facing slopes and gullies resulting in a Category 4 (High) risk of avalanche in these areas. Small slab released in N facing gully as well as numerous cornice triggered avalanches observed on NW facing slopes in Coire an-t Sneachda. AVALANCHE RISK OUTLOOK FOR WED 24/2/94 Strong to gale force SE winds and snow are forecast to continue through the period. This will lead to a further build up of unstable windslab and cornices on W to N facing slopes and gullies where avalanches will occur. Category 4 (High) risk of avalanche in these areas. SUMMARY. A Category 4 (High) risk on W to N facing slopes and gullies where avalanches will occur. MMMM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------