Update to Snow and Avalanche Report
Issued at 19.00 hrs Wednesday 26/4/2000

Further to the final Report  of the season issued on Sunday 
hill-goers are advised that the Report remains in force due to a 
continuation of the storm cycle.  Persistent heavy snowfall has 
created substantial new snow deposits above 600 metres in 
most highland ranges.  Strong but variable winds have 
maintained avalanche hazard on most slope aspects.  
Additional snowfall overnight, very heavy in some areas, will 
further increase snow loading.  A rise in temperature on 
Thursday, with positive temperatures near the summits, will 
give rise to a period of extreme instability.  The avalanche 
hazard in all affected areas will be Category 4 (High) and 
avalanches, potentially very large, will occur on most slope 
aspects above 650 metres.
This update will not be withdrawn.  Avalanche hazard is likely 
to persist for a number of days.


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