NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE RISK AT 1500 ON THU 24/2/94
Some unstable pockets of new and old windslab exist on high sheltered
N to W facing slopes and gullies. A Category 3 (Medium) risk of
avalanche exists in these areas.

AVALANCHE RISK OUTLOOK FOR FRI 25/2/94
Forecasted light snowfall and light/moderate SE to E winds will
maintain a Category 3 (Medium) risk of avalanche on sheltered N to W
facing slopes and gullies, where avalanches are likely.

SUMMARY.
The current Category 3 (Medium) risk of avalanche will be maintained
on N to W facing slopes and gullies,where avalanches are likely.


LOCHABER
AVALANCHE RISK AT 1500 ON THU 24/2/94
Northeasterly winds and light snowfall overnight 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 FRI 25/2/94
Pockets of unstable windslab will be present on westerly aspects.
Cold easterly winds and no precipitation will continue tomorrow, this
will have little effect on the generally stable snowpack. The
avalanche risk is expected to be Category 3 (Medium Localised).

SUMMARY.
Generally stable snowpack, with pockets of unstable slab on westerly
aspects and other sheltered locations. Category 3 (Medium Localised).


GLENCOE
AVALANCHE RISK AT 1500 ON THU 24/2/94
Generally there is a stable surface crust on the snowpack. Above 800m
there are isolated areas of soft windslab on SW through to N facing
slopes, mainly in gullies and hollows. Avalanche Risk Category 3
(Medium Localised).

AVALANCHE RISK OUTLOOK FOR FRI 25/2/94
No significant change in the condition of the snowpack is expected.
Localised areas of soft windslab on SW through to N facing slopes
will remain. Avalanche Risk Category 3 (Medium Localised).

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



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