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GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 28/2/96
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 WED 28/2/96
Light snow showers and westerly winds will not significantly
alter the condition of the snowpack. Where deeper accumulations
of windslab exist 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 600m
COMMENT: Good mixed climbing on ridges and buttresses on recent
snow. Deep unstable snow remains in sheltered areas such as
gullies.

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LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 27/2/96
Large areas of unstable snow are present mainly on N, NE and E
aspects. Greatest accumulations exist in gullies and on scarp
slopes. The avalanche hazard in High (Category 4). Some large
fresh cornices are present, which are unstable. Avalanche
activity and cornice collapse observed in gullies in Coire an
Lochain, Aonach Mor.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 28/2/96
The cold conditions are expected to continue overnight and
tomorrow. The High (Category 4) avalanche hazard will prevail.
Areas of unstable snow will still be present, mainly on slopes
and gullies with a N, NE and E aspects. Avalanches will occur
in these locations. Cornices will remain unstable and prone to
collapse.



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Fresh snow above 500m.
ICING: Ice routes above 800m will continue to freeze.
COMMENT: Unstable snow in many N, NE and E facing gullies.

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NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 27/2/96
Windslab on SE to S facing slopes and gullies continues to
consolidate. NE to E aspects above 1000m still exhibit some
localised instability where windslab is lying on a weak layer
of cup crystals.Avalanche hazard is Moderate (Category 2)


AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 28/2/96
Isolated snow showers on light SW to W winds will produce
little change to the current situation. Localised instabilities
on NE to E slopes will persist, maintaining a Moderate
(Category 2) avalanche hazard in these areas.



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION:
Good cover from plateau level down to 500m.
ICING:
Limited build up of ice, many buttresses remain plastered with
snow.
COMMENT:
Cover for skiing remains good. Off piste breakable crust in
places.

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