NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 18/12/95
A thin accumulation of new snow exists above 500m with some
deeper deposits in sheltered plateau areas. The existing
shallow snowpack is stable. The avalanche hazard is Low
(Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 19/12/95
Wintry conditions overnight with NW winds and heavier
snow showers on Tues will cause additional accumulations of
less stable snow primarily on SE slopes. The avalanche hazard
will become Moderate (Category 2) on S to SE facing slopes.

CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: A light cover of early season snow exists
above 500m. Deeper accumulations only on very high sheltered
pleateau areas.

ICING: A small quantity of barely useable ice exists in a few
locations.

COMMENT: All gully lines very thin with little build up.Hoar
and well-frozen turf on buttresses.



LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 18/12/95
A light dusting of snow exists above 800m. No significant
accumulations are present. The avalanche hazard is Low
(Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 19/12/95
Light to moderate snow accumulations accompanied by NE winds
are expected overnight and tomorrow. Snow accumulations are
likely to be greatest on S and W facing slopes above 800m. The
avalanche hazard will be Moderate (Category 2 Localised), where
significant accumulations exist.


CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Light dusting of snow above 800m.
ICING: Widespread icing on open slopes.
COMMENT: Freezing level remaining low.



GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 18/12/95
A very light covering of fresh snow exists above 700m.There is
no significant depth of snow to be of any hazard. Avalanche
Hazard Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 19/12/95
Remaining cold with light snow showers above 650m.Avalanche
Hazard remaining Low (Category 1).


CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Light covering above 700m.

ICING: Ice on paths and rocks above 600m.

COMMENT: Icy paths!


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