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LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 24/12/95
Fresh unconsolidated snow exists over most of the area. This
fresh snow is generally stable. However, in sheltered locations
there are some significant accumulations which have formed as
soft windslab. Where these deposits exist, the avalanche hazard
is Moderate (Category 2 Localised).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 25/12/95
Strong northerly winds and further snow is expected overnight
and tomorrow. This will redistribute the existing snow and form
new areas of unstable snow mainly on SE, S and SW aspects. Any
avalanche hazard will be localised to these new deposits. The
avalanche hazard will be Considerable (Category 3 Localised).



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Unconsolidated snow at all levels.
ICING: Large areas of icing still exist under the new snow.
COMMENT: The unconsolidated snow has created difficult
underfoot conditions.

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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 cover of snow at all levels.
COMMENT: Poor conditions in gully climbs.

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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 cover of snow at all levels.
COMMENT: Poor conditions in gully climbs.

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NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 24/12/95
Strong NW winds and snow has led to the build up of unstable
slab on SE facing slopes and gullies giving rise to a
Considerable (Category 3) hazard of avalanche. Several slab
avalanches released on SE facing slopes above Loch Avon.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 25/12/95
Very strong N winds and snow will lead to further accumulations
of unstable slab on SE through to SW facing slopes where
avalanches will occur. (Category 4) High hazard of avalanche in
these areas.

CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Thin cover of snow at all levels.
ICING: Generally poor.
COMMENT: Poor mountain conditions expected on Monday.
Merry Christmas....ho,ho,ho.

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