NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS FRI 22/12/95
Unstable windslab has developed primarily on NW facing slopes.
This has resulted in a Considerable (Category 3) hazard of
avalanche. Slab avalanche triggered on Coire Cas headwall.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SAT 23/12/95
Wintry conditions continuing with further snow and winds
moderate SE becoming NE through the period. This will deposit
windslab primarily on NW through to SW facing slopes and
gullies maintaining the current Considerable (Category 3)
hazard. Where these accumulations over-lie weaknesses already
in the snowpack, avalanches are likely.



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Covering of new snow at all levels.
COMMENT: Thin conditions in both gullies and on buttresses.



LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS FRI 22/12/95
A small amount of overnight snow accompanied by strong S winds
has deposited small localised areas of unstable windslab on W,
NW and N facing slopes. Where this fresh snow exists the
avalanche hazard is Moderate (Category 2).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SAT 23/12/95
Overnight snow accompanied by strong E winds will cause further
accumulations of snow mainly on S, SW and W facing slopes,
above 600m. Where these fresh deposits exist the avalanche
hazard will be Considerable (Category 3).



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: A thin dusting of snow exists in the Ben
Nevis area.
ICING: Widespread icing on all slopes.
COMMENT: Thin conditions on some ice routes.



GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS FRI 22/12/95
Snow showers overnight have deposited pockets of shallow soft
slab in sheltered hollows and gullies above 700m. Slopes with a
S to W aspect are most affected. Avalanche hazard Moderate
(Category 2).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SAT 23/12/95
Heavy snowfall and strong NE winds will deposit layers of
windslab mainly on slopes facing S to W above 800m.In sheltered
hollows and gullies there will be a Considerable avalanche
hazard (Category 3 Localised).



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Light covering above 400m.
ICING: Ice on rock and paths above 400m.
COMMENT: Icy paths and frozen turf still require caution.

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