CREAG MEAGAIDH
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 1/2/98
Light snow on a SW wind has deposited fresh unstable windslab in N
to E facing gullies and hollows above 950m. The slab is only
moderately bonded to the old snow beneath. In these localised areas
the avalanche hazard is Moderate (Category 2). Elsewhere the
snowpack is well bonded and stable.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 2/2/98
Occasional light snow showers on strong N to NW winds will deposit
further accumulations of windslab in the tops of  S to SE facing
sheltered gullies and hollows above 950m. Unstable windslab will
also remain in similar areas facing N to E. In these locations the
avalanche hazard will be Moderate (Category 2).

                         CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Light dusting of new snow above 800m. Patchy old
snow above 700m.

ICING: Still thin but continuing to build. Some ice routes possible;
easy gullies are complete with only the occasional bit of turf
required.

COMMENT: Today (Sunday) the main areas affected by fresh windslab
are gullies and hollows around the top of the Coire Ardair cliffs.



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SOUTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 1/1/98
Some new snow has fallen on N to E aspects above 900m.
On steeper slopes in gullies and sheltered areas where
accumulations overlie existing snow ice and are at their
greatest the avalanche hazard is Moderate (Category 2).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 2/2/98
Stronger N winds will redistribute recent snow on to
existing snow ice on E aspects above 900m. On steeper
slopes of gullies and sheltered areas the avalanche
hazard will be Moderate (Category 2).

                   CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Still sparse with some new snow on
older snowpack. Mainly on N to E aspects above 900m.
Some unconsolidated snow on buttresses.

ICING: Not that much but reasonable quality on routes.

COMMENT: Footpaths remain icy.


g of fresh snow above 700m.
ICING: Freezing at all levels on Monday.
COMMENT: Thin climbing conditions prevail. Water ice is present on
many footpaths.


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NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN1/2/98
Moderate W winds combined with snow showers have created localised
accumulations of  unstable slab particulary on E facing slopes.
Considerable (Category 3) hazard of avalanche. Avalanche activity
reported on Hell's Lum.
AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 2/2/98
Cold N winds combined with snow showers will increase the areas of
unstable slab particulary on E to S facing slopes where avalanches
are likely. Considerable (Category) 3 hazard of avalanche.

                         CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Thin covering of fresh snow down to 700m. Hard
and icy or crusty on windward slopes. Some drifting in sheltered
areas.
ICING: Still pretty lean. Good snow-ice in gullies.
COMMENT: Loose rocks present on various popular routes due to sparse
snow conditions. N.Corries very busy!



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LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 1/2/98
Snow above 700m accompanied by SW winds have formed shallow deposits
of windslab, mainly at the tops of summit slopes and gullies with
NE, and E aspect. This fresh windslab is shallow and localised,
where deepest accumulations exist the avalanche hazard is Moderate
(Category 2).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 2/2/98
Cold conditions will prevail, with only slight amounts of snow
overnight and on Monday. NW winds will redistribute any loose dry
snow onto E and SE facing slopes and gullies. These deposits will be
shallow and localised, where accumulations are deepest the avalanche
hazard will be Moderate (Category 2). Fresh cornices will re-form
above Easterly aspects.

                         CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Dusting of fresh snow above 700m.
ICING: Freezing at all levels on Monday.
COMMENT: Thin climbing conditions prevail. Water ice is present on
many footpaths.




SOUTHERN CAIRNGORMS
Note wrong date on Report: should read 1/2/98 and 2/2/98




GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS SUN 1/2/98
A light dusting of new snow is lying above 700m. SW winds have
formed isolated pockets of soft slab in sheltered gullies and
hollows, these deposits are generally very thin. Elswhere there is a
firm icy crust over stable snow ice.  The avalanche hazard is Low
(Category 1)

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK MON 2/2/98
Cold dry conditions and strengthening NW winds overnight and on
Monday will have little effect on the general condition of the
snowpack which will remain firm and stable. Localised pockets of
very shallow soft slab will form in sheltered areas. The avalanche
hazard will be Low (Category 1)

                         CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Snow above 700m.

ICING: Ice on rocks and paths above 500m.

COMMENT: Axe and crampons essential for firm snow and icy paths.
Light dusting of new snow on higher ridges and buttresses.









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