NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 6/2/06
It has been a wet day with strengthening South-Westerly winds and
warm temperatures at summit level. The snow pack that remains in
patches mainly above 900 metres is generally well bonded and
stable. The avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 7/2/06
Strong South-Westerly winds with heavy rain are expected
throughout the day. It will become colder towards the end of the
day with snow showers. The snowpack areas that exist above 900
metres will remain well bonded and stable. The avalanche hazard
will be Low (Category 1).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Firm, wet glazed snow areas lying above 900m.
ICING: Black buttresses with loose rocks.
COMMENT: Colder temperatures arrive late tomorrow.




LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 6/2/06
Mild conditions during today have continued gradually to thaw the
snowpack at all levels. Snowpack stability is generally good. The
avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 7/2/06
A strong and wet South-Westerly airflow will affect the area
overnight and during Tuesday. The snowpack will continue to thaw
at all levels. Stability will remain generally good. The
avalanche hazard will be Low (Category 1).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Main accumulations remain in high
North and East facing corries.
ICING: Freezing level remaining above the summits.
COMMENT: Snow down to 600m expected during Tuesday 
evening. 



GLENCOE
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 6/2/06
Milder conditions and light drizzle have softened and moistened 
the snowpack. Overall stability remains good on most slopes. 
The greatest accumulations of snow remain in and around the 
tops of sheltered gullies and on slopes with a North to Easterly 
aspect mainly above 950 metres. The avalanche hazard is Low
(Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 7/2/06
South-Westerly gales and heavy persistent rain at all levels 
overnight and on Tuesday will saturate and reduce the snowpack 
forming wet snow instabilities on the steepest scarp slopes and 
gullies. Elsewhere general stability will remain good. The 
avalanche hazard will be Moderate (Category 2).
                              
CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Most of the snow lies in the highest 
North and East facing corries and gullies. 
ICING: Freezing levels well above summits for much of the 
period.  
COMMENT: Colder conditions will return later on Tuesday as 
winds veer to the North-West. Possibility of new snow down to 
600 metres by evening.



SOUTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 6/2/06
The remaining snow is becoming increasingly patchy with large 
areas present only above 1000 metres and in high N to E facing 
corries. The snow is well bonded and stable on all aspects. The 
avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 7/2/06
A very wet and windy day has been forecast. The snow will 
continue to thaw with the heavy rain encouraging this process. 
Exposed base layers will continue to be firm and icy underfoot.  
The avalanche hazard will be Low (Category 1).


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Largest areas are on the higher hills 
of the Cairngorm Plateau. High N to E facing corries are also 
holding some snow.
ICING: Very lean conditions at present. 
COMMENT: Potential for some new snow by Tuesday evening. 



CREAG MEAGAIDH
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS MON 6/2/06
Mild temperatures and light rain have moistened what remains of
the snowpack.  The most significant deposits of old snow lie on
North-East to South-East facing plateau areas, corrie rims and
gully tops above 900 metres.  The snowpack continues to deplete
but stability  remains reasonable.  The avalanche hazard is Low
(Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK TUE 7/2/06
Rainfall will intensify and become heavy during Tuesday.  The
snowpack will become saturated and the bed surface well-
lubricated, inducing marginal stability where snow lies on very
steep ground.  Further depletion of the snowpack is expected and
will be more severe near the existing snowline, currently 800
metres. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate (Category 2).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 
SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Patches of old, wet, thawing snow 
confined to higher reaches of the hills. 
ICING: Thaw set to continue but cooler weather is on its way, 
though this may be short-lived.
COMMENT: 75 mph gusts and heavy rain expected on Tuesday..




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