NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 3/1/06
With a cold dry day the snowpack is re-freezing and is generally
stable where it exists above 1000 metres on all aspects. Some
weaknesses persist on an icy layer at depth especially on steep
slopes in gully exits and on corrie rims on North-West to
North-East aspects above 1000 metres. The avalanche hazard is
Moderate (Category 2).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 4/1/06
Continuing cold temperatures overnight and for part of the day
will continue to stabilise the snowpack where it exists on all
aspects above 1000 metres. The avalanche hazard will be Low
(Category 1).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Diminished due to the thaw of Tue evening but
remaining snow is hard and icy.
ICING: Good snow conditions getting firmer.
COMMENT: Should remain good.




LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 3/1/06
A thaw at all levels has started to consolidate the existing
snowpack. Above 1100m, localised instabilities are still present
on steep North and North-East aspects. The avalanche hazard is
Moderate (Category 2).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 4/1/06
Dry conditions will continue overnight and during Wednesday.
Localised instabilities will still be present on steep North and
North-East aspects above 1100m. The avalanche hazard will be
Moderate (Category 2).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: The wet snowpack should start to 
slowly refreeze.
ICING: Freezing level lowering overnight and rising again 
during Wednesday.
COMMENT: Thaw-freeze should start to improve climbing 
conditions.



GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 3/1/06
Colder conditions during Monday night have started to refreeze
the moist snowpack leaving it generally well bonded. Above 950m
some isolated deeper accumulations of shallow windslab exist in
sheltered summit gullies and on slopes with a North-West to
North-Easterly aspect. The avalanche hazard is Moderate (Category
2).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 4/1/06
Dry settled conditions and Southerly winds will affect the area. 
The snowpack will remain generally well bonded with a further 
melt-freeze cycle improving snowpack stability. Slopes with a
North-West to North-Easterly aspect above 900m have the best
snow cover. The avalanche hazard will be Low (Category 1). 

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Snow above 850m.
ICING: Freezing level 500m.
COMMENT: Where gullies are complete their conditions are 
much improved. Paths will become icy again. 



SOUTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 3/1/06
Snow has softened at all levels and there has been a slight
reduction in overall snow cover but conditions remain much the
same. Cover is thin with deeper areas on mainly W to N aspects
above 900 metres. The avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 4/1/06
It will remain calm with the freezing level rising to above the
summits. A slow thaw will persist but deeper areas of snow will
remain stable. These are mostly to be found on W to N aspects
above 900 metres. The avalanche hazard will be Low (Category 1).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Very thin with deeper drifts on W to 
N aspects.
ICING: Some watercourses are still holding ice but quality is
dubious.
COMMENT: Freezing levels will be above the summits.


CREAG MEAGAIDH
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 3/1/06
It was a pleasant, dry day with very little cloud and milder
temperatures.  A steady thaw has resulted in a much depleted and
generally stable snowpack.  Snow cover is sparse, restricted to
corrie rims and sheltered gullies.  The avalanche hazard is Low
(Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 4/1/06
It will be dry overnight with freezing levels down to 500 metres.
Steady thaw conditions will continue during Wednesday, resulting
in further consolidation of the sparse and generally stable
snowpack.  The avalanche hazard will remain Low (Category 1).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Isolated patches above 800m.
ICING: Restricted development only.
COMMENT: Pleasant winter walking.




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