NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 19/3/96
The windslab which exists on steep NW to N aspects has begun to
consolidate. The avalanche hazard in these areas is Moderate
(Category 2).


AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 20/3/96
Light snow flurries on light easterly winds may lead to the
development of windslab on W through to N facing aspects. On
steep slopes in these areas there will be a Moderate hazard of
avalanche (Category 2.) Small cornices exist above many north
facing slopes and gullies.



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION:
The plateau remains well covered with snow which is hard packed
in many places.
ICING:
Existing ice remains in reasonable quality and quantity.
COMMENT:
Recent snowfall has resulted in good skiing conditions.



LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 19/3/96
Localised deposits of unstable slab are present in sheltered
locations, mainly gullies and hollows on NW and N aspects.
Where this snow is present, the avalanche hazard is
Considerable (Category 3). Elsewhere, the snowpack is stable.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 20/3/96
The prevailing cold conditions are expected to continue
overnight and on Wednesday. This will have little effect on the
existing snowpack. Localised deposits of unstable slab will
remain in sheltered gullies and hollows, these generally
confined to NW and N aspects. Where these deposits exist, the
avalanche hazard will be Considerable (Category 3). Elsewhere,
the snowpack will be stable.



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Main accumulations above 600m.
ICING: Ice continuing to form above 600m.




GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 19/3/96
There are large areas of windslab mainly on W to N facing
slopes above 750m and in sheltered gullies.In other places the
snowpack is firm and occasionally icy.Where windslab lies on
steep ground the avalanche hazard is Considerable (Category 3)

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 20/3/96
Fresh E winds will continue to transport soft snow on to W to N
facing slopes and sheltered gullies above 750m.Soft cornices
will exist above corrie headwalls.Where deep layered windslab
lies in steep gullies and summit slopes the avalanche hazard
will remain Considerable (Category 3).



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Snow above 500m.
ICING: Ice above 500m.
COMMENT: Buttress climbs well covered in rime ice.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------