NORTHERN CAIRNGORMS
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 10/4/07 
It has been a warm and dry day with a strong Westerly wind on the
tops. Snowcover is reducing and the snow pack is quite compact
with soft surface layers. The snowpack is generally stable on all
aspects and altitudes. The avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 11/4/07
Strong dry Westerly winds overnight will decrease during the day.
The freezing level will be above the summits. The snowpack will
continue to thaw and will remain generally well bonded and stable
on all aspects and altitudes. The avalanche hazard will be Low
(Category 1).


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Thin cover.

ICING: None.

COMMENT: Spring conditions.




LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS TUE 10/4/07
Rain showers and mild temperatures have continued to deplete the
snowpack. Large areas of spring snow remain, especially on East
aspects above 900m. The snowpack is well consolidated and stable
in all locations. The avalanche hazard is Low (Category 1).
 
AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK WED 11/4/07
Patchy rain and mild temperatures are expected during Wednesday.
The spring snowpack will continue to thaw at all levels.
Stability will remain good. The avalanche hazard will be Low
(Category 1).  Remaining cornices will be prone to collapse in
the mild damp conditions.


CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Large patches above 900m.

ICING: Restricted to the main ice lines on Ben Nevis.

COMMENT: Rock and ice fall will remain at significant hazard,
especially high on Ben Nevis.
 






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