NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 13/1/98
The upper layers of the remaining snowpatches are re-frozen and
stable. Some late light snowshowers have laid down a thin dusting of
snow above 800m. The avalanche hazard remains Low (Category 1) in
all locations.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 14/1/98
Progressively colder conditions with rain or snow  overnight on NE
then NW winds could bring about new soft wind slab development on SE
to SW facing aspects. Moderate (Category 2) where new slab build up
is greatest in these places. Good stability can be expected in all
other areas.

                         CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Remains poor. A few large patches above 950m.
Some improvement possible if forecasted overnight precip. falls as
snow not rain.
ICING: Recent refreeze has improved condition of what ice
remains.
remains. Gullies narrow and broken in places.
COMMENT: More wintry weather for a time.





LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 13/1/98
The continuing cooler conditions has had little effect on the
existing snowpack which remains frozen and stable at all levels. The
avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 14/1/98
Rain overnight will be follow by light snow showers during
Wednesday. The existing snowpack will remain frozen. New snow
accumulations are not likely to be of sufficient quantity to
affect the avalanche hazard which will remain Low (Category 1).

                         CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Main accumulations remain in N and E facing
corries above 900m.
ICING: Freezing level around 700m during Wednesday.
COMMENT: Ice-axe and crampons essential for hill users





GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 13/1/98
The mild conditions have reduced and consolidated the snowpack.
Moist but generally stable snow lies mainly on NW to NE facing
slopes above 800m. In steep summit gullies the avalanche hazard is
Moderate (Category 2)

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 14/1/98
Falling temperatures will bring a dusting of fresh snow above 700m
during Wednesday. These shallow deposits will lie mainly over old
snow in N to NE facing corries.  In sheltered summit gullies the
avalanche hazard will be Moderate (Category 2)

                         CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Snow above 800m.

ICING: No sign of ice. Should reform during Wednesday

COMMENT: Climbing conditions poor. Getting colder during Wednesday.





SOUTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 13/1/97
Snow cover is very sparse with cover restricted to N to E corries
above 950m. The freezing level is around the tops leaving the
snow very firm and stable. The avalanche hazard is Low (Category
1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 13/1/97
There will be little change in the snowpack with freeze -thaw
conditions keeping the snow icy and stable. The avalanche hazard
will remain Low (Category 1).

                   CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Restricted mainly to N to E facing
corries.

ICING: With a drop in the freezing level ice should
start to develop.

COMMENT: Most gullies are now incomplete.





CREAG MEAGAIDH
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 13/1/98
Slightly colder temperatures (freezing level at the summit)  have
helped to consolidate the existing snowpack. Isolated areas on
steep N to NE slopes and gullies above 950m remain moderately
bonded: here the avalanche hazard is Moderate (Category 2).
Elsewhere the snowpack is well bonded and stable.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 14/1/98
Lowering temperatures tomorrow will further consolidate the
existing snowpack. Isolated areas at the tops of steep N to NE
facing slopes and gullies (above 950m) will remain moderately
bonded. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate (Category 2) in
these areas.

                         CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Very patchy. Greatest accumulations in N to E
facing hollows and gullies.

ICING: Fragile relics still holding on in the Inner Coire, water
running down the Post Face routes.

COMMENT: Unstable cornice remnants still remain above some N to NE
facing gullies and slopes.



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