NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS WED 20/12/95
Fresh snow lies at all levels and some deeper patches of
windslab are present on most steep S aspects above 1000m. Some
instability was noted in these areas but the avalanche hazard
remains Low (Category 1) as the windslab deposits are sparsely
distributed.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK THU 21/12/95
Some light snow showers on light to moderate E winds late on
Thurs may result in some thin patches of windslab on steep W
aspects. Cold,stable conditions prior to that will further
weaken the sparse windslab accumulations on high S facing
slopes but the the avalanche hazard will remain Low (Category
1).



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Fresh snow lies at all levels with a few
deeper deposits in some sheltered locations.
ICING: The crags are white with snow but neve and ice build up
is generally poor.
COMMENT: Technical buttress routes are the only ones of
interest in present conditions.



LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS WED 20/12/95
There has been no change to the present conditions, as there has
been no snow overnight or during the day. A hard frost and a
dusting of snow exists above 800m. The avalanche hazard is
Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK THU 21/12/95
There is insufficient snow lying or forecast to form any
avalanche hazard. The avalanche hazard will remain
Low (Category 1).



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: A light dusting of snow exists above 800m.
ICING: Widespread icing persists as the temperature remains
sub-zero at sea level.
COMMENT: Despite the lack of snow, some routes are coming into
condition on Ben Nevis.



GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS WED 20/12/95
A very light covering of fresh snow exists above 800m.There is
no significant depth of snow to be of any hazard. Avalanche
hazard Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK THUR 21/12/95
Remaining very cold with light snow showers. Avalanche hazard
will remain Low (Category 1).


CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Light covering above 800m

ICING: Ice on paths and rocks above 400m, becoming widespread
in places

COMMENT: Icy paths!

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