NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 13/2/96
NE winds accompanied by snow showers have built up localised
accumulations of poorly bonded windslab primarily on S to SW
facing slopes. In these areas a Considerable (Category 3)
hazard exists.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 14/2/96
Similar weather conditions for tomorrow morning will initially
result in little change to the current situation. By
mid-morning however the winds will veer NW then W becoming
stronger accompanied by snow showers. This will result in fresh
accumulations of windslab on E and SE facing slopes. This will
maintain a Considerable (Category 3) hazard of avalanche in
these areas.

CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION:
Widespread cover of fresh snow at all levels.

ICING:
Plastering of fresh snow on most buttresses. Easy gullies are
well banked out. Icing on routes starting to build up.

COMMENT:
Excellent snow cover on plateau.



LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 13/2/96
Moderate NE winds overnight have increased the accumulation of
unstable hard windslab in sheltered gullies and hollows, mainly
on SW to N aspects above 900m. In these locations the avalanche
hazard is Considerable. (Category 3)

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 14/2/96
Cold conditions overnight will lead to little stabilisation of
the existing snowpack. Freshening WSW winds tomorrow will lead
to some redistribution of existing snow on to NE aspects.
Avalanches are likely where areas of hard windslab remain on SW
to N aspects above 900m and where soft slab builds up on NE
aspects. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable (Category
3).


CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Greatest accumulations are on N and W facing
slopes.
ICING: Thaw at lower levels in the afternoon.
COMMENT: Many E facing buttresses heavily rimed.



GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 13/2/96
Areas of deep windslab exist in sheltered hollows and gullies
and on slopes facing NW through to NE mainly above 700m. The
avalanche hazard is Considerable (Category 3) where windslab
lies on steep sheltered ground.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 14/2/96
Rising winds will begin to transport snow on to slopes of a more
E aspect. Deep windslab will lie in sheltered hollows and
gullies on slopes facing NW through to E. On corrie headwalls
and summit slopes avalanches are likely. The avalanche hazard
will be Considerable (Category 3).



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Snow above 500m.

ICING: Ice at all levels i.e. paths!

COMMENT: Crampons essential. Low level ice routes are still
being climbed. Buttresses in high corries are well covered.
Approaches and descents require caution.

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