CREAG MEAGAIDH
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 5/1/99
A thaw-freeze cycle overnight has helped to bond the existing 
snowpack. However hard slab still remains on NW through to 
SE aspects above 650m. The avalanche hazard is Considerable 
(Category 3) in these areas.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 6/1/99
Moderate snowfalls on a E becoming NE wind will deposit 
shallow accumulations of windslab in sheltered gullies and 
hollows of a S through to NW aspects above 700m. In these 
localised areas there will be a Considerable (Category 3) hazard 
of avalanche.


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Light snow falling down to 650m, 
main cover above 700m.

ICING: Probably still there under all the snow.

COMMENT: A real pea souper today (5/1/99). Large cornices 
still above the Inner Coire.



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GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 5/1/99
Heavy snow and fluctuating temperatures have left  deposits of 
wet slab with a thin melt freeze crust. Areas of deep wet slab 
exist above 800m, on steep N-NE corrie headwalls and in 
summit gullies this is very unstable. The avalanche hazard is 
High (Category 4).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 6/1/99
The existing snowpack will begin to consolidate overnight. 
Fresh snow will form areas of shallow windslab in sheltered N-
E facing slopes above 800m. Avalanches are likely where deep 
snow lies on steep corrie headwalls and in summit gullies. The 
avalanche hazard will be Considerable (Category 3).


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Snow above 700m.
ICING: Thawing ice above 750m.
COMMENT: Melt freeze crust belies unstable wet slab 
underneath.



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LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 5/1/99 
A thaw freeze cycle overnight has led to an increase in the 
snowpack stability. Areas of moderately to poorly bonded 
windslab exist on sheltered steep slopes and gullies above 900m 
with N, NE, and E aspects. Where this windslab exists in 
sufficient quantities the avalanche hazard is Considerable 
(Category 3).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 6/1/99
Winds and snowfall decreasing overnight and during 
Wednesday. Cool conditions are expected to consolidate the 
existing snowpack. Areas of windslab will remain in sheltered 
locations. Greatest accumulations will be on steep slopes and 
gullies with N, NE and E aspects above 900m. Where this wind 
slab exists in sufficient quantities the avalanche hazard will be 
Considerable (Category 3).


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Good cover above 800m
ICING: Freezing level remaining around 1000m.
COMMENT: A return to calmer conditions expected for 
Wednesday.


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NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 5/1/99 
Significant consolidation of the snowpack has taken place where 
most recent storm snow has accumulated. However, a few NE to 
E aspects are overhung by large cornices and so are exposed to 
high potential loading. Patches of new, soft windslab were noted 
high on some NE aspects but these were thin and limited in 
extent. Moderate (Category 2) hazard of avalanche.
AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 6/1/99
Snow and moderate to fresh NE winds right through the period 
will see new, marginally stable, soft slab development at the top 
of steep S to W aspects above 1000m. The avalanche hazard 
will be Considerable (Category 3) but localised in these areas, 
with avalanches likely. Stability will be good on slopes and 
gullies of all other aspects not threatened by overhanging 
cornices. 

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Much improved. Plateaux cover 
very nearly complete. Deep drifts in places with more or less 
continuous cover down to 700m.
ICING: Continues its steady improvement. Ice pitches in some 
gullies in N.Corries obliterated by snow. Some gullies well 
banked-out with deep new snow, others are scoured and thinner. 
Carn Etchachan and Shelter Stone crag plastered with fresh 
snow.
COMMENT: Huge cornice over Jacob's Ladder in Coire an t-
Sneachda. 




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SOUTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 5/1/99 
Snowfall with light winds have left a light covering on most 
aspects down to 750m. Areas of poor stability were noted on N 
to SE aspects above 900m where the new deposits overlie 
existing snow ice. The avalanche hazard is Considerable 
(Category 3).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 6/1/99
Further snowfall will leave snow on most aspects above 750m. 
Greatest instability will be found on N to SE aspects above 
900m where accumulations overlie existing areas of snow ice. 
The avalanche hazard will be Considerable (Category 3) with 
avalanches likely in these areas.
    

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: A thin cover from 800m with 
thicker areas on N to E aspects above 900m.

ICING: Probably building but under snow at the moment. 

COMMENT: Any cornices will be unstable.



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