LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS THU 14/3/96
Areas of unstable windslab are present on aspects sheltered
from the southerly winds. These localised accumulations are
mainly on NW, N and NE aspects. Where this
windslab exists, the avalanche hazard is Considerable (Category
3).On wind scoured slopes, the snowpack consists of old frozen
snow which is stable.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK FRI 15/3/96
The cold southerly airflow will persist overnight and on
Friday. Snow will continue to drift and form as unstable
windslab in many sheltered locations. Localised accumulations
will be present, mainly on N and NW aspects. Where this
windslab exists, the avalanche hazard will be Considerable
(Category 3). Elsewhere, the snowpack will be windscoured and
stable.


CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: General cover above 700m.
ICING: The snow on all windblown slopes will remain frozen.
COMMENT: Ice axe and crampons essential for all hill users.

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NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS THU 14/3/96
Storm force SE winds have left many slopes above 900m scoured
of unconsolidated snow. However, light to moderate snowfall on
these winds has resulted in rapid windslab build up in
sheltered N to NW aspects down to 550m, where snow stability is
poor. Considerable (Category 3) hazard of avalanche in these
areas. Cornice triggered avalanche observed near Allt Mor burn
at 550m.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK FRI 15/3/96
Similar weather conditions overnight and during Friday will
bring little or no change to the current situation. This will
maintain the prevailing Considerable (Category 3) hazard of
avalanche on sheltered NW to N facing slopes and gullies where
avalanches are likely.



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION:
Heavy scouring down to hard snow/ice at higher altitudes with
deep drifted snow in sheltered locations at lower elevations.
ICING:
Cold temperatures are maintaining existing ice in gullies and
on buttresses.
COMMENT:
Storm force winds and deep snow denied access to the N.Corries
to all but the most determined on Thursday. Friday looking just
as promising!

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GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS THU 14/3/96
There are localised areas of windslab on W to N facing slopes
and in sheltered areas such as gullies, otherwise the snowpack
is firm and is icy in places. Avalanche hazard Moderate
(Category 2) where deeper accumulations of windslab exist.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK FRI 15/3/96
Cold conditions and strong SE winds with light snow will not
significantly alter the condition of the snowpack. The
avalanche hazard will remain Moderate (Category 2) on W to N
facing slopes and shelterted areas where windslab exists, any
new deposits are not expected to be great.



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Snow above 500m
ICING: Ice forming on rocks and paths above 200m
COMMENT: Ice forming on many routes areas of windslab will
require caution.

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