NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SAT 23/12/95
Some consolidation of recent isolated pockets of windslab on N
to NW facing slopes has taken place. A Moderate (Category 2)
hazard of avalanche exists in these areas. Some unstable
cornices on slopes of a similar aspect.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SUN 24/12/95
Snow showers accompanied by fresh NW winds during the day. This
will lead to little change in the current Moderate (Category 2)
avalanche hazard on SE facing slopes and also on NW aspects
where pockets of marginally stable windslab prevail.

SUMMARY.
(Category 2) Moderate hazard of avalanche on SE and NW facing
slopes and gullies.


CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Thin snow cover at all levels.
ICING: *
COMMENT: Poor conditions in gullies.



LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SAT 23/12/95
There is a sparse snow cover in the area, with little risk of
any avalanche activity. There are small localised deposits in
some sheltered hollows which may require some caution. The
avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SUN 24/12/95
Any snow which falls in the next 24 hour period is not likely
to have any effect on the existing avalanche hazard. There is a
sparse snow cover in the area. The avalanche hazard will remain
Low (Category 1).



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: A light dusting of snow exists above 700m.
ICING: Large areas of ice are present on many paths.
COMMENT: A few ice routes are complete on Ben Nevis.



GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SAT 23/12/95
Snow showers overnight have deposited pockets of dry
windslab.Summit gullies and sheltered hollows on SW to NW
slopes contain Localised areas of unstable windslab.In these
areas the Avalanche Hazard is Considerable (Cat 3).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SUN 24/12/95
Light snow showers from the NE will deposit further
layers to existing windslab.Sheltered hollows on SW to NW
slopes above 700m and summit gullies will hold growing areas of unstable
dry windslab.Also where windslab overlies steep frozen grass the
Avalanche Hazard will be Considerable (Cat 3 Localised).



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Snow above 400m.
ICING: Ice above 400m.
COMMENT: Icy paths and frozen turf require caution.Heavy riming
on summit buttresses.

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