NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 23/1/06
It has been a dry day with strong South-Easterly winds and summit
temperatures were just below freezing.  The remaining slab which
lies in isolated areas mainly above 900 metres on North-East to
South-East aspects is generally well bonded.  The avalanche
hazard is Low (Category 1)

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 24/1/06
South-West becoming Westerly winds will decrease with some light
snow during the day.  Localised new snow will accumulate in lee
areas, gully exits and corrie rims on Northerly to Easterly
aspects above 950 metres.  Elsewhere the snowpack will remain
well bonded and stable.  The avalanche hazard will be Moderate
(Category 2).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Looking sparse, but useful snow and ice still
available above 950 metres.
ICING:  Buttresses black, some gullies complete.
COMMENT: Slightly cooler conditions tomorrow.   




LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 23/1/06
Fluctuating temperatures over the past 24 hours have created a
stable melt-freeze layer on the surface of the snowpack. Snowpack
stability is generally good. The avalanche hazard is Low
(Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 24/1/06
The freezing level will remain around the summits with light
winds and occasional snow showers. No significant new snow
accumulations are expected. Snowpack stability will remain
generally good. The avalanche hazard will be Low (Category 1).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Main accumulations exist above 
1000m.
ICING: Freezing level remaining around 1200m.
COMMENT: No significant new snow is forecast.



GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 23/1/06
In general the snow cover is thin and stable but localised
instabilities exist where deeper windslab has formed on the
steepest slopes or where old snow-ice underlies. These areas tend
to be around the tops of sheltered gullies and scarp slopes with
a North to Easterly aspect above 1000 metres. The avalanche
hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 24/1/06
A weakening cold front will bring light snow showers above 900
metres during Tuesday morning with moderate South-West winds. New
accumulations of snow will light and moist. Isolated
accumulations of wet snow instabilities will form on steep
slopes, around the tops of summit gullies and on scarp slopes.
The areas most affected will be North to Easterly aspects and
sheltered areas mainly above 950 metres.  Elsewhere the reducing
snow cover will be soft, moist but generally stable.  The
avalanche hazard will be Moderate (Category 2).)

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Snow above 850 metres. 
ICING: Freezing level becoming 900 metres. 
COMMENT: Slightly colder with light snow showers on the 
summits.



SOUTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 23/1/06
It was a windy day with the freezing level around the highest 
summits. Cover is very patchy with deepest areas in N to E 
corries above 950 metres. Areas of soft wet snow on top of 
older hard snow-ice exist but these are well bonded. The 
avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 24/1/06
It will be a little cooler with a dusting of snow at summit level. 
The remaining snow will be well bonded with greatest amounts 
being found on N to E aspects above 950 metres. The avalanche 
hazard will be Low (Category 1).


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Thin cover mainly above 1000 
metres.
ICING: There is some ice around but it is thawing.
COMMENT: Not quite a return to winter yet!



CREAG MEAGAIDH
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 23/1/06
Slow thaw conditions persist with freezing levels remaining
around summits both overnight and during Monday.  Snow cover
below 800 metres is very isolated with only patches remaining.
Above 800 metres accumulations although moist are well bonded and
stable.  The avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 24/1/06
Snow showers overnight and on Tuesday with moderate South- West
then easing Westerly winds will result in some accumulations of
fresh snow above 800 metres.  Where new snow  overlies old,
mainly on North through East to South-East aspects around corrie
rims and gully exits, some new snow instabilities are likely.
The avalanche hazard will be Moderate (Category 2).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Isolated patches below 800 metres 
with more widespread cover still in plateau areas.
ICING: Slightly cooler with freezing levels in and around 
summits.
COMMENT: Little change in prospect that might expand the 
current limited winter sporting opportunities.




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