NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS FRI 15/3/96
Marginally to poorly stabilised windslab lies on many NW to N
facing aspects above 900m. Considerable (Category 3) hazard of
avalanche in these areas. Deep, drifted snow at lower altitudes
has begun to consolidate.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SAT 16/3/96
Patchy, light snow showers on strong SE winds will combine to
create additional localised windslab deposits high on many
gullies and corrie headwalls of a NW to N aspect. Considerable
(Category 3) hazard of avalanche in these locations where
avalanches are likely.



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION:
Deep drifts at lower altitudes.
ICING:
Cold temperatures continue to maintain existing ice in gullies
and on buttresses.
COMMENT:
Cairngorm stormbound on Friday.



LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS FRI 15/3/96
Areas of unstable hard slab exist on slopes with a NW and N
aspect. These areas of unstable slab are localised and
restricted to slopes above 900m. The avalanche hazard is
Considerable (Category 3) where this slab exists.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SAT 16/3/96
Localised areas of slab will remain on NW and N aspects.
Light snowfall and moderating SE winds will continue to form
areas of unstable snow in sheltered locations. Main
accumulations will be in gullies and on scarp slopes with a NW
aspect. Where this fresh snow exists the avalanche hazard will
be Considerable (Category 3).



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Dusting of fresh snow, lying to 450m.
ICING: Cold conditions have formed extensive icy patches on
paths and watercourses.
COMMENT: Ice-routes have continued to build up, during the last
four days of cold weather.



GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS FRI 15/3/96
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 Considerable
(Category 3) where deeper accumulations of windslab exist.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SAT 16/3/96
Strong SE winds with light snow will not significantly alter
the condition of the snowpack. The avalanche hazard will remain
Considerable (Category 3) on W to N facing slopes and sheltered
areas where windslab exists. New deposits are not expected to
be great.



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

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

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