NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 2/2/98
Strong N to NW winds and persistent snow showers have brought about
the rapid development of marginally to poorly stabilised windslab on
most steep, sheltered S to E aspects above 1000m. Considerable
(Category 3) hazard of avalanche in these locations. Wind-exposed
areas are hard, icy and stable.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 3/2/98
Further snow showers on W winds will load additional windslab onto E
to S aspects where avalanches are likely. Considerable (Category 3)
hazard of avalanche in these locations. Cross-loading of windblown
snow is also possible at the very tops of  some N-facing gullies.
                         CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: A little better. Drifting in sheltered locations.
Thin covering of fresh snow down to valley level.
ICING: Generally lean, some rime/ice  developing on N-facing
buttresses. Good snow/ice in gullies.
COMMENT:Loose rocks still present on some routes.





LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 2/2/98
Fresh snow and W to NW winds have formed localised areas of fresh
unstable windslab. This windslab is weakly bonded within the new
snow. Areas of hazard are present on sheltered E and SE aspects,
notably at the tops of slopes and gullies. In these locations the
avalanche hazard is Considerable (Category 3).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 3/2/98
Overnight and on Tuesday, light snow and Westerly winds
will continue to form unstable windslab on Easterly aspects.
Greatest accumulations will remain on scarp slopes and other
sheltered locations above 1000m. In these locations the avalanche
hazard will be Considerable (Category 3). Fresh unstable cornices
will be present above Easterly aspects.

                         CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Fresh snow above 700m.
ICING: Freezing level rising to 1000m on Tuesday.
COMMENT: Thin climbing conditions prevail.





GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 2/2/98
A light dusting of recent snow is lying above 700m. Westerly winds
have formed isolated pockets of soft slab in sheltered gullies and
hollows, these deposits are generally thin, elsewhere the snowpack
has a firm icy crust. The avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1)

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 3/2/98
Milder conditions with light rain at all levels overnight and on
Tuesday will soften and moisten the snowpack. The avalanche hazard
will be Moderate (Category 2) on steeper slopes and gullies during
the period of gradual thaw.

                         CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Snow above 700m.

ICING: Ice on rocks and paths above 500m.

COMMENT:Climbing conditions will deteriorate with milder conditions.
Hazard of falling rocks and ice.





SOUTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 2/2/98
A stormy day on the hill with very strong NW winds driving falling
snow on to E to S aspects. Localised unstable accumulations were
beginning to build on the existing snowpack in sheltered areas and
gullies of E aspects where cornices were also starting to form. The
avalanche hazard is Considerable (Category 3).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 3/2/98
A slightly warmer day is expected with the freezing levels around
the summit tops and some light rain. In general most of the snowpack
will remain stable but on steeper slopes of sheltered areas and
gullies on E aspects there will be some unstable deposits. Scarp
slopes and cornices where formed will be unstable. The avalanche
hazard will be Considerable (Category 3).

                         CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Most snow is in N to E facing corries, otherwise
patchy.
ICING: Generally still lean but of reasonable quality.
COMMENT: A slight thaw will improve recent unconsolidated snow on
buttresses.





CREAG MEAGAIDH
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 2/2/98
Fresh snow falling on a strong SW wind last night has caused
accumulations of unstable windslab to form on N to E facing slopes
above 800m. A change in wind direction to the NW during today,
coupled with variable winds in the corrie, has also affected SE
aspects.  There is a Considerable (Category 3) hazard of avalanche
in the above mentioned areas.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 3/2/98
Although slightly warmer temperatures overnight will help to
consolidate the recent accumulations of windslab. Further light snow
on a strong W wind during the day will add to the present windslab
deposits.  Steep, sheltered slopes and gullies of a N through to SE
aspect above 900m will be affected. The avalanche hazard will remain
Considerable (Category 3).

                         CLIMBING CONDITIONS

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Light fresh snow above 600m. Main accumulations
above 800m.

ICING: Still thin, but improving daily.  Most climbs on the Post
Face and Inner Coire are being done.

COMMENT: Cornices noted above the Inner Coire.



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