NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS THU 18/1/96
A very sparse, moist and stable snowpack. Low (Category 1)
hazard of avalanche.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK FRI 19/1/96
Some light snow showers on moderate SW winds may result in
localised accumulations of windslab high on NE facing gully
heads. Moderate (Category 2) hazard of avalanche wherever
windslab build up is greatest. The remainder of the snowpack is
expected to remain stable.



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION:
Sparse snow cover in gullies above 950m. Thawing at all levels
on Thursday.
ICING:
Gully routes about the only option at present. All other routes
poor at present.
COMMENT:
Somewhat more wintry conditions imminent?



LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS THU 18/1/96
The remaining snow deposits are stable and thawing at most
levels. The freezing level has been at the summit of Ben Nevis,
where a frozen crust exists. The avalanche hazard remains Low
(Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK FRI 19/1/96
Colder temperatures overnight and tomorrow will further
consolidate the remaining snow. A light dusting of snow is
expected, Which will have little effect on the existing
avalanche hazard. The avalanche hazard will remain Low
(Category 1).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Patchy snow cover, restricted to gullies
above 1000m.
ICING: Snowpack expected to freeze overnight.




GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS THU 18/1/96
The continuing thaw has removed much of the snow cover which is
now mainly patches above 800m on NW to N corrie headwalls and
in summit gullies The remaining snowpack is generally soft and
moist  Where deeper deposits of snow remain the avalanche
hazard is Low (Category 1)

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK FRI 19/1/96
Colder conditions with light falls of new snow will form
localised shallow pockets of windslab on slopes of an easterly
aspect and in sheltered gullies and hollows above 800m. These
deposits are not expected to be great. Avalanche hazard
Moderate (Category 2) where new snow forms on older snow.
                                                         
CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Wet snow above 800m in isolated areas
ICING: Very little ice remaining small patches above 900m
COMMENT: Colder conditions on Friday, there is hope yet !

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