NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS FRI 22/3/96
Windslab persists on many W through to N facing aspects. Some
consolidation of these deposits has taken place but localised
accumulations of most recent deposits remain unstable.
Considerable (Category 3) hazard of avalanche.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SAT 23/3/96
Further light snow flurries on moderate SE winds will add
further deposits of windslab on W through to N facing slopes
and gullies. This will maintain the current Considerable
(Category 3) hazard of avalanche in these areas, where
avalanches are likely.



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION:
Excellent cover of snow down to 550m with some scouring on
exposed slopes and drifting in sheltered places.
ICING:
Conditions remaining cold thereby maintaining reasonable
quantity and quality of ice.
COMMENT:
Some cornice development exist above many N facing gullies.
Buttress routes perhaps offering best opry 2).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SAT 23/3/96
The cold SE airflow will continue, bringing light snow
overnight. This will further load sheltered slopes and gullies,
with a NW and N aspect, with unstable windslab. Greatest
accumulations are expected to be at the tops of gullies. The
avalanche hazard will be Considerable (Category 3).



CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: General snow cover above 600m.
ICING: Ice remaining at all levels.
COMMENT: Cold conditions have continued to form ice routes,
during the last 10 days.



GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS FRI 22/3/96
Windslab exists mainly on W facing slopes and in localised
sheltered hollows and gullies with a N to NW aspect above 750m.
Where deep windslab lies in steep gullies the avalanche hazard
is Considerable (Category 3).


AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SAT 23/3/96
Light snow and easterly winds will give deposits of windslab on
W to N slopes. These new deposits are not expected to be great.
Milder temperatures wiTION: Snow above 550m
ICING: Ice above 550m
COMMENT: Good mixed climbing conditions on ridges and
buttresses but windslab will require caution.

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NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS FRI 22/3/96
Windslab persists on many W through to N facing aspects. Some
consolidation of these deposits has taken place but localised
accumulations of most recent deposits remain unstable.
Considerable (Category 3) hazard of avalanche.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SAT 23/3/96
Further light snow flurries on moderate SE winds will add
further deposits of windslab on W through to N facing slopes
and gullies. This will maintain the current Considerable
(Category 3) hazard of avalanche in these areas, where
avalanches are likely.

CLIMBING CONDITIONS
SNOW DISTRIBUTION:
Excellent cover of snow down to 550m with some scouring on
exposed slopes and drifting in sheltered places.
ICING:
Conditions remaining cold thereby maintaining reasonable
quantity and quality of ice.
COMMENT:
Some cornice development exist above many N facing gullies.
Buttress routes perhaps offering best options in current
conditions.



LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS FRI 22/3/96
Light snowfall and SE winds have continued to form areas of
localised windslab on NW and N slopes above 700m. Where this
windslab exists the avalanche hazard is Moderate (Category 2).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SAT 23/3/96
The cold SE airflow will continue, bringing light snow
overnight. This will further load sheltered slopes and gullies,
with a NW and N aspect, with unstable windslab. Greatest
accumulations are expected to be at the tops of gullies. The
avalanche hazard will be Considerable (Category 3).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS
SNOW DISTRIBUTION: General snow cover above 600m.
ICING: Ice remaining at all levels.
COMMENT: Cold conditions have continued to form ice routes,
during the last 10 days.






GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS FRI 22/3/96
Windslab exists mainly on W facing slopes and in localised
sheltered hollows and gullies with a N to NW aspect above 750m.
Where deep windslab lies in steep gullies the avalanche hazard
is Considerable (Category 3).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SAT 23/3/96
Light snow and easterly winds will give deposits of windslab on
W to N slopes. These new deposits are not expected to be great.
Milder temperatures will further weaken existing windslab. In
areas where deeper accumulations exist, such as gullies and
steeper slopes with a W to N aspect, avalanches are likely.
Avalanche hazard Considerable (Category 3) in these areas.

CLIMBING CONDITIONS
SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Snow above 550m
ICING: Ice above 550m
COMMENT: Good mixed climbing conditions on ridges and
buttresses but windslab will require caution.

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