GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 14/1/96
The continuing rain showers at all levels have rendered the
snowpack soft and moist.Where deeper deposits of snow lie the
avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 15/1/96
The mild southerly airflow will further reduce the soft wet
snowpack.Greatest accumulations remain in summit gullies and
corrie headwalls facing N to NW above 800m.In these areas the
avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Wet snow above 800m.
ICING: Thawing ice above 800m.
COMMENT: Rain at all levels.

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LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 14/1/96
Rain at all levels has started to stabilise and consolidate the
existing areas of snow. Some localised areas of instability are
still present, however they are generally small in area. Where
these deposits exist, the avalanche hazard is Moderate
(Category 2). Elsewhere, the snowpack is generally stable.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 15/1/96
Rain at all levels is expected overnight and on Monday. This
will further stabilise and consolidate all the existing snow.
All remaining snow will be wet and generally stable. The
avalanche hazard will be Low (Category 1).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Greatest accumulations are above 1100m.
ICING: Snow will continue to thaw at all levels.
COMMENT:

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