CREAG MEAGAIDH
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 21/12/98 
Very cold mountain conditions mean that there has been no 
consolidation of existing weak layers found in the snowpack.  
Localised areas of unstable windslab exist on N through to SE 
aspects above 800m, especially in the upper sections of the 
deeper gullies and hollows. A Considerable (Category 3) hazard 
of avalanche persists in these isolated areas.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 22/12/98
A rise in temperature will aid consolidation of the snowpack. 
Isolated pockets of windslab will still be found in the deeper 
gullies and hollows of a N through to SE aspect above 800m. 
The avalanche hazard will be Moderate (Category 2) in these 
localised areas.


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: New snow falling down to 300m. 
Main cover above 600m.

ICING: Thin but unclimable ice forming on most routes.

COMMENT: Wintry conditions prevail, long may it last!



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SOUTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 21/12/98 
The cold conditions have maintained the localised, poorly 
bonded deposits on NE through to S facing slopes and sheltered 
gully areas. Further build up is occurring in the strong SW 
winds. The Avalanche Hazard in these areas is Moderate 
(Category 2). Elsewhere only a light cover of snow exists.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 22/12/98
Becoming mild, with freezing levels rising above the tops will 
strip most snow deposits. Larger accumulations on N to E 
facing slopes will remain poorly bonded especially where they 
over lie old snow.  The avalanche Hazard in these areas will 
remain Moderate (Category 2).


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Light snowfall at all levels, giving 
not much more than cosmetic cover.
ICING: Lean ice conditions, with turf well frozen.
COMMENT: Snow subject to thaw at all levels. 
Oh well.have a jolly ol time anyhow.



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GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 21/12/98 
Showers have deposited fresh snow above 300m. Further 
shallow layers of windslab have formed in sheltered gullies 
above 800m facing N-NE. Where deeper soft slab lies in steep 
summit gullies the avalanche hazard is Moderate (Category 2).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 22/12/98
Rising temperatures and light rain will moisten and consolidate 
the snowpack at all levels. Where deeper deposits lie in summit 
gullies in N facing corries the avalanche hazard will be 
Moderate (Category 2).


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Snow above 700m.
ICING: Thawing ice above 600m.
COMMENT: Climbing conditions limited, snow consolidating 
overnight and during Tues.



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LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 21/12/98
Localised areas of unstable windslab are present, mainly on 
scarp slopes and steep gullies above 1000m with a NE or E 
aspect. During the day, further areas of unstable windslab have 
formed on N and NE aspects. The avalanche hazard is 
Considerable (Category 3). Unstable cornices are also present 
above these aspects.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 22/12/98
Warmer conditions are expected overnight and during Tuesday 
with the freezing level rising to 1200m. Areas of unstable snow 
will be present, mainly on scarp slopes and steep gullies above 
1000m with a N, NE or E aspect. Avalanches are likely in these 
locations. The avalanche hazard will be Considerable (Category 
3). Existing cornices will remain unstable. 


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Fresh snow lying above 600m.
ICING: Freezing level rising to 1200m on Tuesday.
COMMENT: 



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NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 21/12/98 
Some light snow showers have brought the look of winter to the 
hills. However very little depth of snow exists anywhere, with 
only a small amount accumulating in gully lines and high 
sheltered areas above 900m. In mainly N to NE facing gullies 
small unstable pockets of slab have been developing throughout 
the period giving rise to a very localised Moderate (Category 2) 
hazard of avalanche.
AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 22/12/98
Milder conditions overnight and tomorrow will result in a slow 
thaw. Rapid consolidation of most recent accumulations is 
expected. This will result in a Low (Category 1) hazard of 
avalanche. Falling ice may present a hazard in buttress areas 
where small recent formations have developed.

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: A dusting of fresh snow down to 
valley level. Some drifted areas on plateaux.
ICING: Rapid build up in certain locations. Remains very 
limited. Buttresses rimed with only a small amount in main 
gully lines.
COMMENT: Milder conditions returning.




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