LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 17/3/96
Light snow and gale force SE winds have continued the build-up
of unstable slab in sheltered gullies and hollows, particularly
of N to NW aspects above 800m. Many other slopes have been
scoured down to hard icy snow. Where significant quantities of
unstable windslab exist the avalanche hazard is Considerable
(Category 3).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 18/3/96
Continuing strong SE winds will further build up unstable
windslab in localised locations such as the exit slopes of
gullies and sheltered hollows, mainly of N to NW aspects above
800m. In these areas avalanches are likely. The avalanche
hazard will be Considerable (Category 3).




CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Many areas above 600m have been scoured down
to hard icy snow.
ICING: Ice will continue to build above 400m.
COMMENT: Ice axe and crampons essential for all hill users.

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GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 17/3/96
There are localised areas of windslab on W to N facing slopes
above 750m and in sheltered areas such as gullies,  otherwise
the snowpack is firm and is icy in places. The Avalanche hazard
is Considerable (Category 3) where deeper accumulations of
windslab exist.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 18/3/96
Strong SE winds and light snow showers will continue to affect
the area, windslab will continue to form and build in all
sheltered areas. The avalanche hazard will remain Considerable
(Category 3) on W to N facing slopes,in gullies and where
windslab exists in other sheltered areas. Cornices have formed
on many coire headwalls which are soft and unstable.



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Snow above 450m.

ICING: Ice on rocks and paths above 500m.

COMMENT: Where deep deposits of windslab exist caution is
required, buttresses are in good condition above 750m.

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NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 17/3/96
SE winds and persistent snow showers have led to the rapid
build up of marginally to poorly stabilised windslab on
sheltered NW to N aspects above 950m. Considerable (Category 3)
hazard of avalanche in these areas. Strong corrie winds
continue to scour the approach slopes to many crags in the
N.Corries.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 18/3/96
Light snow showers in combination with moderate to strong E to
SE winds are expected to maintain the loading of marginally
stabilised windslab onto high W to N-facing gully tops and
corrie headwalls. Considerable (Category 3) hazard of avalanche
in these locations, where avalanches are likely.



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION:
Heavy drifting of snow at approx. 700m and above 950m. Many
other elevations scoured by strong local winds.
ICING:
Good ice continues to develop on many buttress routes in
N.Corries. Popular gullies banked out but 'slabby' higher up.
COMMENT:
Cairngorm stormbound again on Sunday.

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