GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 16/1/96
A very light dusting of new snow has fallen on the highest tops
generally however the continuing thaw at all levels has
maintained the snowpack in a soft and moist condition Where
deeper deposits of snow lie the avalanche hazard is Low
(Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 17/1/96
The strengthening southerly airflow with light to moderate rain
or sleet will maintain the snowpack in a soft wet condition
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 in isolated areas
ICING: Patches of thawing ice above 800m
COMMENT: Poor climbing conditions due to prolonged thaw

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NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 16/1/96
A sparse and stable snowpack prevails. The avalanche hazard is
Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 17/1/96
Slightly colder conditions with some sleet on summits. This is
not expected to bring any significant change to the current
avalanche hazard which remains Low (Category 1).




CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Sparse cover, becoming hard underfoot in
plateau areas.
ICING: Improving with the return of slightly colder conditions.
COMMENT: Strong SW winds, with gusts up to 80 mph, making
difficult mountain conditions.

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LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 16/1/96
A patchy snow cover exists above 1000m. This snow is slowly
thawing and is generally stable. The avalanche hazard is Low
(Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 17/1/96
Continuing thaw conditions will have little effect on the
existing snowpack. A patchy snowpack exists above 1000m, which
will be moist and generally stable. The avalanche hazard will
remain Low (Category 1).


CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Patchy cover of snow above 1000m.
ICING: Snow will continue to thaw at all levels.
COMMENT:

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