NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS WED 21/12/05
Overnight rain at all levels has penetrated the snowpack. During
the day colder temperatures have resulted in a re-freezing of the
snowpack which exists in sparse sheltered aspects above 900
metres. The snowpack is generally well bonded and stable. The
avalanche hazard is low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK THU 22/12/05
During the day South-Westerly winds will bring snow which will
turn to rain as the temperature rises. The snowpack which exists
mainly above 900 metres on all aspects will continue to
stabilise. The avalanche hazard will be Low (Category 1).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Sparse snow patches above 900m with greater
accumulations on the plateau.

ICING: Icy and hard snow patches. Black buttresses

COMMENT: Expect a warm and wet day on the hills.




LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS WED 21/12/05
Showers from the West have deposited a dusting of snow above 
850m today.  Any accumulations of wind slab that had formed 
yesterday on East facing slopes have stabilised with the rising 
temperature over night, leaving a well bonded snow pack.
The avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK THU 22/12/05
The freezing level at 1000m tonight, will rise to above the 
summits by Thursday as South-Westerly winds bring rain
showers.  This will saturate the present snowpack leaving it 
stable.  The avalanche hazard will be Low (Category 1).


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Light snow cover above 850m, with 
main accumulations in gullies and on East facing slopes.
ICING: Freezing level rising 
COMMENT: Snow deposits stabilising in gullies and on East 
facing slopes.
 






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