CREAG MEAGAIDH
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 11/1/98
The thaw at all levels has further moistened the snowpack. On steep
slopes Facing N to E above 900m areas of moderately bonded wet slab
still exist. Elsewhere the snowpack is stable. The avalanche hazard
is Moderate (Category 2).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 12/1/98
Light rain at all levels will lead to further moistening of the
snowpack. On steep slopes facing N to E above 900m areas of wet slab
will still persist. In these areas the avalanche hazard will be
Moderate (Category 2). Elsewhere the snowpack is generally stable.

                         CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Continuing to thin out. Main cover on N to E
facing slopes.

ICING: Some areas of thin ice still exist.

COMMENT: Falling rocks a real hazard near the cliffs. Easy gully
lines complete but very soft and wet.



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GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 11/1/98
The mild conditions have reduced and consolidated the snowpack. Old
and generally stable snow exists mainly on NW to NE facing slopes
above 800m. Remaining cornices are unstable. In steep summit gullies
the avalanche hazard is Moderate (Category 2)

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 12/1/98
Continuing warm conditions will create little change in the
snowpack. Where deep wet snow lies in steep summit gullies the
avalanche hazard will remain Moderate (Category 2). Any remaining
cornices will be unstable.

                         CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Snow above 800m.

ICING: Thawing ice above 900m.

COMMENT: Remaining mild. Care required on ridges in gusty winds.
Climbing conditions poor.



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LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 11/1/98
Thaw conditions have stabilised the snowpack. The avalanche hazard
is Low (Category 1). Cornices are continuing to thaw and remain
unstable.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 12/1/98
The freezing level is due to lower to around the summits overnight
and on Monday. This will further stabilise the snowpack. Any
snowfall expected will be insignificant in quantity to form any new
hazard. The avalanche hazard will be Low (Category 1).

                         CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Remaining snow in N and E facing corries above
800m.
ICING: Ice reforming on the highest summit slopes.
COMMENT: Ice axe and crampons essential as icy conditions return to
summit slopes.



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SOUTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 11/01/98.  Mild conditions are thawing
the snow pack at all levels, with very little snow remaining. Most
deposits are high up in N to E facing corries and are generally well
bonded and stable. The avalanche risk is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 12/01/98. Mild conditions will continue
to thaw the snowpack at all levels. What snow remains will be wet
and generally well bonded. The avalanche risk will be Low (Category
1).

                         CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Virtually non existent as thaw continues. Most
accumulations in N to E facing corries and slopes above 950m.
ICING: Try your Christmas cake!
COMMENT: Once again, the Mountain Hare is an easy target.



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NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 11/1/98
Dry, very mild conditions are maintaining a steady thaw of a much
depleted snowpack. The largest remaining accumulations lie on steep
N to E facing aspects above 950m. A few cornices remain above these
locations but most have collapsed or slumped. Low (Category 1)
hazard of avalanche.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 12/1/98
Slightly cooler conditions with some light, patchy rain or sleet
with bring little or no change to present avalanche conditions.  Low
(Category 1) hazard of avalanche.

                         CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Little whiteness, much blackness.
ICING: Very poor in heavy thaw.
COMMENT: `... and a voice said, "Smile, things could be worse." So I
smiled and things got worse'. (Anon).



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