LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 25/12/95
Overnight winds have redistributed yesterdays fresh snow. Most
N and E aspects have been eroded and fresh slab has formed on
S, SW and W aspects. There are some instabilities within these
fresh deposits, but these are generally confined to localised
areas were the deposits are of a significant depth. The
avalanche hazard is Considerable (Category 3 Localised) in
these locations.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 26/12/95
Further snow showers accompanied by NW winds are expected
overnight and tomorrow. N, NE and E aspects will stay generally
free from any significant snow accumulations. SE, S and SW
aspects will continue to have localised areas of unstable snow,
mainly below ridge lines and in other sheltered locations.
Where these deposits exist, the avalanche hazard will be
Considerable (Category 3 Localised).



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

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

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NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 25/12/95
Fresh snowfall and strong overnight winds have resulted in
deposits of marginally stable windslab, primarily on slopes with
a S aspect. In these steeper locations a High (Localised
Category 4) avalanche hazard exists.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 26/12/95
Moderate N winds with more snow will maintain the current High
(Category 4) avalanche hazard primarily on S to SE facing
slopes and gullies where avalanches will occur.



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Snow at all levels
ICING: Generally poor
COMMENT: Fresh snow with deep drifts in places

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