LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 18/2/96
Fresh accumulations of unstable soft windslab are continuing to
form on many E and SE aspects above 1000m. Greatest
accumulations tend to be in gullies and below ridge lines on
these aspects. Where this fresh slab exists, the avalanche
hazard is High (Category 4). Unstable cornices exist above E
and SE aspects. Avalanche activity observed on E aspects on
Aonach Mor.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 19/2/96
Continuing snow showers and a northerly airflow are expected
overnight and on Monday. This will redistribute some of the
existing soft snow and form new areas of hazard on southerly
aspects. Greatest accumulations are expected to be on SE, S and
SW aspects. Sheltered areas with a NE and E aspect will also be
affected. Avalanches will occur in these locations. The
avalanche hazard will remain High (Category 4). Unstable
cornices will continue to form and be unstable.


CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Crusty snow on many aspects above 700m, with
fresh snow on E aspects.
ICING: Snow and ice freezing at most levels on Monday.
COMMENT: Unstable snow at the tops of many gullies.

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GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 18/2/96
Colder conditions overnight have consolidated the old snowpack
with refreezing taking place above 600m. New snow and variable
winds in the early part of the day before turning northerly
have formed areas of soft windslab in sheltered areas. Greatest
accumulations of windslab will be found in gullies and slopes
of an E through to S aspect above 700m. Where windslab overlies
snow ice the avalanche hazard is Considerable (Category 3).
These areas are of a localised nature.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 19/2/96
Strong winds and moderate snowfall overnight and during course
of day will form more extensive deposits of windslab on most
sheltered slopes. The greatest accumulations of new snow will
be on S/SW slopes and in sheltered areas such as gullies.
Where deeper accumulations have formed avalanches are likely
and the avalanche hazard will be Considerable (Category 3).



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Snow above 650.

ICING:  Mainly above 600m.

COMMENT: Lower tempreatures have started to improve the higher
routes in north facing coires. Some hostile conditions may
prevail.

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