NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 19/12/95
A small quantity of fresh snow has been deposited overnight.
Above 900m on primarily S to SE facing slopes some instabliity
of this new snow exists. Due to the small amounts of snow
involved however the avalanche hazard remains Low (Category 1)

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 20/12/95
Wintry conditions with light N winds and overnight snow showers
continuing on Wednesday will cause further accumulations of
snow on primarily S to SE facing slopes and gullies.These small
fresh accumulations are not expected to bring much change to
the current avalanche hazard which will remain Low (Category
1).


CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Small quantities of fresh snow at all
levels. Deeper accumulations exist in sheltered areas above
900m
ICING: Small build up in a few areas
COMMENT: Gully line are very poor. Buttresses thin.



LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 19/12/95
A light dusting of snow exists above 800m. There is
insufficient snow to produce any significant avalanche hazard.
The avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 20/12/95
No significant snowfall is expected within the next 24 hour
period. The avalanche hazard will continue to be Low (Category
1).



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Light dusting of snow above 800m.
ICING: Widespread icing on many open slopes.
COMMENT: Climbing conditions are 'thin', although the turf is
frozen.



GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 19/12/95
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 WED 20/12/95
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 700m

COMMENT: Icy paths!

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