NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS FRI 8/3/96
New, localised accumulations of moderately stabilised windslab
lie on many sheltered NW to N aspects above 1000m. Moderate
(Category 2) hazard of avalanche in these areas. The snowpack
is re-frozen, hard and stable in all other locations.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SAT 9/3/96
Snow showers on moderate to strong SE winds will lead to the
build up of marginally to poorly stabilised windslab on many NW
to N facing slopes and gullies. Considerable (Category 3)
hazard of avalanche in these areas where avalanches are likely.
The snowpack is expected to be hard and well-stabilised in all
other places.



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION:
Hard or crusty in locations exposed to the wind. Patchy below
800m but new snow may improve this.
ICING:
The re-freeze has brought a significant improvement to the ice
in the N.Corries bringing many routes into good condition.
Popular climbing venues in the Loch Avon basin stripped clean
by recent thaw and not yet re-formed.
COMMENT:
Careful route selection required in avalanche-prone N.Corries.



LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS FRI 8/3/96
The avalanche hazard remains Low (Category 1). The snowpack is
stable and consists of old re-frozen snow.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SAT 9/3/96
A forecast of SE winds, accompanied by moderate amounts of
fresh snowfall are expected to form areas of avalanche hazard.
Fresh unstable windslab will form on slopes above 500m, with a
NW and N aspect. Greatest accumulations will form in sheltered
gullies. The avalanche hazard is expected to increase to
Considerable (Category 3).



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Hard snow above 800m.
ICING: Snow and ice remaining frozen at all levels.
COMMENT: Although climbs in condition include, Zero, Glovers,
Comb, and Green gully. Fresh hazard is expected to form at the
tops of these climbs.



GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS FRI 8/3/96
Cold conditions have rendered the snowpack firm and stable.All
the remaining snow mainly above 700m exists as neve (snow ice).
The avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SAT 9/3/96
Strong SE winds will bring a dusting of fresh snow to all
levels.Isolated pockets of shallow windslab will lie in sheltered
hollows and gullies mainly in NW to NE facing corries above
700m.Where soft slab gathers in any depth over steep snow ice the
avalanche hazard will be Moderate (Category 2).



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Hard snow ice above 600m.
ICING: Ice reforming at all levels.
COMMENT: Crampons essential all snow very hard.50mph gusts over
summits and ridges.

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