GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 25/2/96
Numerous avalanches have occured today.Frequent snow showers
have deposited further layers of windslab onto any sheltered
ground mainly facing N to E above 700m.Where deep soft slab lies
on steep slopes such as corrie walls and summit gullies the
avalanche hazard is High (Category 4)

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 26/2/96
More settled weather will prevail although fresh SW winds will
continue to transport soft snow onto sheltered N to E slopes.In
many sheltered areas deep layered windslab will exist which will
be very unstable.On steep corrie walls and summit gullies
avalanches are likely.Avalanche hazard Considerable (Category 3)




CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Snow above 300m.
ICING: Ice forming above 500m.
COMMENT: Buttresses well plastered,areas such as Great Gully,
Easy Gully,top of Curved Ridge,Crowberry Basin,and Broad Gully
contain deep unstable snow.

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NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 25/2/96
Overnight snowfall on SW to NW winds have created accumulations
of poorly stabilised soft windslab on steep NE to SE facing
aspects. Wind-transportation of lying snow during daylight
hours also resulted in further deposition in these areas. High
(Category 4) hazard of avalanche in those specified locations.
Avalanche activity observed in Ciste Mhearad late Sunday a.m.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 26/2/96
Moderate SW to WSW winds and a few light snow showers will lead
to windslab development on N through to E aspects. Drifting of
existing snow onto these aspects will lead to further windslab
deposits, giving a Considerable (Category 3) hazard of
avalanche. Stability will remain marginal in these areas, where
avalanches are likely.



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION:
Good cover above 500m.
ICING:
Remains fair; fresh snow still plastered onto many buttresses.
COMMENT:
Fine mountain conditions likely on Monday. Good ski-touring
potential and great skiing in the ski area.

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LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 25/2/96
Areas of unstable windslab exist on slopes and gullies with an
aspect from NW through to E. Greatest accumulations are at the
tops of gullies and below ridge lines. The avalanche hazard is
Considerable (Category 3).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 26/2/96
A continuing cold SW airflow will have little effect on the
existing avalanche hazard. Areas of unstable windslab will be
present on slopes and gullies with an aspect from NW through to
E. Greatest accumulations will be at the tops of gullies and
below ridge lines. Avalanches are likely in these locations.
The avalanche hazard will remain Considerable (Category 3).


CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Fresh snow above 500m.
ICING: Ice continuing to form above 300m.
COMMENT: The tops of many gullies are loaded with unstable
snow.

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