NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 24/1/06
It has been a dry and misty day on the tops. The remaining
snowpack has continued to stabilise in the moist conditions. The
snowpack is generally well bonded and stable. The avalanche
hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 25/1/06
Light Northerly winds with  slightly cooler temperatures are
expected during the morning, becoming slightly warmer in the
afternoon. The snowpack that remains in localised areas above 900
metres will continue to stabilise. The avalanche hazard will be
Low (Category 1).


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Firm snow remains in large patches on plateau.
ICING: Ice and some good climbing still remaining.
COMMENT: Cool nights should help remaining snow to hold out.




LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 24/1/06
With the freezing level above the summits today, the snow
continues to thaw and there have been no new deposits.  The
snowpack that remains is generally stable and well-bonded.  The
avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 25/1/06
Fine and dry conditions with light North-Easterly winds are
expected overnight and on Wednesday.  The snowpack will
consolidate further and remain stable and well-bonded.  The
avalanche hazard will be Low (Category 1).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Steep slopes on North to East aspects and
sheltered areas above 1000m. Gullies still holding snow.
ICING: Cliffs are wet and black.
COMMENT: Cooler temperatures may leave some ground frozen.



GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 24/1/06
A mild damp day has affected the area, diminishing the snow
cover. The remaining snowpack is moist but generally stable on 
all but the very steepest slopes. These areas tend to be around 
the tops of sheltered gullies and scarp slopes with a North to 
Easterly aspect above 1000 metres where localised wet snow 
instabilities exist. The avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1). 

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 25/1/06
High pressure should bring a fine dry day with light North-East
winds. The moist snowpack will consolidate above 900 metres as
cooler weather affects the area improving snowpack stability. The
avalanche hazard will be Low (Category 1).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Snow above 850 metres. 
ICING: Wet bulb freezing level around 900 metres. 
COMMENT: Cooler conditions but no new snow.



SOUTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 24/1/06
With the freezing level just above the summits today there has
been little change to the current situation. The patchy remaining
snow is soft but generally well bonded. Some deeper areas of snow
can be found in sheltered locations on N through E to SE aspects
above 1000 metres. The avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 25/1/06
With the freezing level forecast to lower to 1200 metres surface
layers will start to firm up on the higher summits. Generally the
remaining patchy snow will be soft but well bonded with some
deeper areas being found in sheltered locations on N through E to
SE aspects above 1000 metres. The avalanche hazard will be Low
(Category 1).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Thin cover mainly above 1000 
metres.
ICING: Some thawing remnants.
COMMENT: Beinn a'Bhuird corries still have plenty of snow 
in them. Buttresses are black but they do have some ice in 
places.



CREAG MEAGAIDH
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 24/1/06
It has been a mild, dry and overcast day.  Slow thaw conditions
persist with only isolated patches  of snow below 800 metres. The
remaining snowpack is soft and wet although well bonded and
stable.  The avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 25/1/06
Slightly cooler conditions will prevail overnight and on
Wednesday with an area of high pressure continuing to give fine
dry weather.  The snowpack will remain stable.  The avalanche
hazard will be Low (Category 1).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Only isolated patches remain below 
800 metres.
ICING: Freezing levels remaining in and around summits
COMMENT: Light winds may make outings to summit areas a 
more pleasant prospect.




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