NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 26/2/96
Some localised areas of marginally to poorly stabilised
windslab were noted on NE to E aspects above 1000m. Windslab on
SE to S facing slopes and gullies shows some marginal
consolidation. Considerable (Category 3) hazard of avalanche on
NE to E facing aspects.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 27/2/96
Some light snow showers on moderate SW through to NW winds may
lead to the development of localised patches of soft windslab
on high NE to SE facing aspects. Older windslab is expected to
show some marginal consolidation. Considerable (Category 3)
hazard of avalanche wherever new windslab build up is greatest.



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION:
Plateau cover nearly complete. Good to reasonable cover down to
500m.
ICING:
Remains fair. Many buttresses plastered with snow - many mixed
routes will require extensive clearing.
COMMENT:
Blue sky day on Monday. Skiing in the ski area expected to
remain good.



LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 26/2/96
Wind has continued to transport snow and formed further areas
of unstable slab, mainly on slopes and gullies with a N, NE and
E aspect. Greatest accumulations are at the tops of gullies
and below ridge lines. The avalanche hazard is Considerable
(Category 3). Cornices are unstable and prone to collapse.
Avalanche activity observed on eastern aspects on Aonach Mor.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 27/2/96
Westerly winds are expected, accompanied by light to moderate
amounts of new snow. Unstable snow will continue to form,
mainly on N, NE and E facing slopes and gullies. SE aspects
will also be affected later in the day. Greatest accumulations
will be at the tops of gullies and below ridge lines.
Avalanches will occur in these locations. The avalanche hazard
will increase to High (Category 4). Cornices will be unstable
and prone to collapse.



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Fresh snow above 500m.
ICING: Ice routes remain thin, with heavy riming at upper
altitudes.
COMMENT: The tops of many gullies are loaded with unstable
snow.



GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 26/2/96
There are deposits of windslab on N to E facing slopes and in
sheltered gullies and hollows mainly above 700m. Where deep
soft slab lies on steep slopes such as corrie walls and summit
gullies the avalanche hazard is Considerable (Category 3).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 27/2/96
Light snow showers and westerly winds will not significantly
alter the condition of the snowpack. Where deeper accumulations
of windslab exist mainly on N to E slopes and sheltered gullies
the avalanche hazard will remain Considerable (Category 3).
Avalanches are likely in these areas.

 

CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Snow above 300m
ICING: Ice forming above 500m
COMMENT: Buttresses and ridges have a cover of recent snow
Deep unstable snow on many approach slopes and gullies

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