NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS FRI 5/1/96
The snowpack has in the main been been consolidated by recent
fluctuating temperatures. The avalanche hazard remains Low
(Category 1)

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SAT 6/1/96
Snow showers and storm force SE winds are likely to deposit
some fresh windslab during the day, primarily on high NW facing
slopes and gullies above 900m where the avalanche hazard will
increase to Moderate (Category 2)



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION:
Fair on plateau areas, patchy below 800m
ICING:
Improving with a return to slightly colder conditions
COMMENT:
Difficult  gusty mountain conditions expected on summits.



LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS FRI 5/1/96
Thaw conditions to 1200m have produced a moist and generally
stable snowpack. Freezing conditions above 1200m have
maintained localised areas of fresh snow on the upper reaches of
Ben Nevis. The avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SAT 6/1/96
A wet and generally warm air flow will maintain thaw conditions
at all levels. Sleet is expected at higher levels overnight and
on Saturday morning, which will have little effect on the
existing snowpack stability. The avalanche hazard will remain
Low (Category 1).



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Limited snow cover, main accumulations in
Number 2 and Observatory gullies on Ben Nevis.
ICING: Freezing level remaining above the summits.
COMMENT: Difficult mountain conditions expected on Saturday.



GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS FRI 5/1/96
The mild conditions have greatly reduced and stabilised the
snowpack.Where snow remains in gullies and corrie headwalls
above 750m the avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SAT 6/1/96
The snowpack will continue to stabilise and remain wet with
rain at all levels.Where larger deposits of snow lie in summit
gullies and corrie headwalls above 750m the avalanche hazard
will be Low (Category 1).



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Wet snow above 650m.
ICING: Melting ice above 650m.
COMMENT: Very strong gusts over summits.Any remaining ice
collapsing.

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