LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 11/2/96
Slightly milder conditions have started to consolidate the
existing snowpack. Areas of unstable snow are however still
present. Main accumulations are generally on steep slopes and
gullies with a NW and N aspect above 1000m. The avalanche
hazard is Considerable (Category 3).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 12/2/96
No significant snowfall is expected within the next 24hrs and
the freezing level will remain about 600m. This will have
little effect on the existing snowpack. Areas of hazard will
still be present, mainly on steep slopes and gullies with a NW
and N aspect above 1000m. The avalanche hazard will be
Considerable (Category 3).



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Main accumulations are on north facing
slopes.
ICING: Ice continuing to form above 600m.
COMMENT:

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GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 11/2/96
Deep soft snow exists in sheltered hollows and gullies on W to
NE facing slopes mainly above 700m.Where there is windslab on
steeper slopes and wet slab at lower altitudes the avalanche
hazard is Considerable (Category 3).Small wet sloughs observed
on approach to Aonach Dubh W face.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 12/2/96
Light snow showers will not significantly change the snowpack.
Where deeper deposits of windslab lie in steep gullies and
headwalls facing W through to NE avalanches are likely.The
avalanche hazard will be Considerable (Category 3)



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Snow above 400m.
ICING: Ice above 400m.
COMMENT: Lower level ice climbs being affected by warmer
conditions although No.6 Gully and The Screen still attracting
attention.Buttress routes such as in Coire nan Lochan well
covered.Caution required on approaces and descents.


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