NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 2/1/96
Milder conditions have brought about some marginal
consolidation to the snowpack in many locations. However,
persistent sub-surface instabilities were again noted on some N
facing slopes and gullies giving rise to a Considerable
(Category 3) hazard of avalanche in those areas.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 3/1/96
Continued mild conditions during Wednesday will bring little
change to the present Considerable (Category 3) hazard of
avalanche on both N and S aspects.

CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION:Thawing conditions have resulted in a patchy
snow cover below 750m.
ICING:Ice conditions affected by thaw .
COMMENT: Poor mountain conditions in view during Wednesday.



LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 2/1/96
There is still a limited snow cover in the area. The most
significant deposits are in hollows and other sheltered
locations, mainly on NW, N and NE aspects above 900m. Where
this snow exists the avalanche hazard is Moderate (Category 2
Localised).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 3/1/96
Milder conditions are expected tomorrow. The snowpack will
become moist and thaw at all levels. Some wet snow instability
is expected, although this will be restricted to where the
existing deposits are of a significant depth. As the day
progresses the existing snow will begin to stabilise. The
avalanche hazard will be Moderate (Category 2 Localised).



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Existing snow will thaw at all levels on
Wednesday.
ICING: Areas of icing will still be present on paths.
COMMENT: Gale force winds expected on Wednesday.



GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 2/1/96
New wet snow exists above 750m with the greatest accumulations
on NWthrough to NE facing slopes. Isolated areas of dense
windslab still exist on W to NE slopes but mainly in sheltered
gullies above 800m. Where the localised
accumulations of windslab are deepest there is a Considerable
(Category 3 Localised) avalanche hazard.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 3/1/96
The milder SW airstream and S to SW winds will continue to
affect the area. Above 850m windslab will continue to form on
NW to NE facing slopes before rain affects all levels. Where
layers of windslab exist on steeper W to NE slopes the
avalanche hazard will be Considerable (Category 3 Localised).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: New snow above 800m at first but heavy
thaw will bring rain to all levels.

ICING: No new ice will form.

COMMENT: Poor mountain conditions on Wednesday. Small wet snow
slides possible on steep slopes. Remaining snow will start to
consolidate, albeit very wet.


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