Creag Meagaidh - Issued 15/03/2010
Avalanche Hazard Forecast
FOR PERIOD 18:00HRS Mon 15/03/2010 TO 18:00HRS Tue 16/03/2010
| Hazard Level | Avalanche Probability |
| Low | Natural Avalanches very unlikely. Human triggered avalanches not likely. |
| Moderate | Natural Avalanches unlikely. Human triggered avalanches possible. |
| Considerable | Natural Avalanches possible. Human triggered avalanches are likely. |
| High | Natural and Human triggered avalanches will occur. |
| Very High | Widespread Natural and Human triggered avalanches will occur. |
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Localized Avalanche Hazard
Forecasted Weather Influences
Cool ,dry conditions overnight and during the day. Freezing level forecasted to be 800m. Winds will be strong South-Westerly.
Forecasted Snow Stability and Avalanche Hazard
Stability will be good in many places. Some residual wet snow instability will remain in particular on steep North-East through East to South-East aspects. All cornices will be marginally-stabilised. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.
Observed Avalanche Hazard - Mon 15/03/2010
Observed Weather Influences
Wet with snow above 950m overnight and then showery and warmer during the day with strong West to North-West winds.
Observed Snow Stability and Avalanche Hazard
There was a period of poor stability as snow turned to rain during the morning. Loose snow avalanche debris noted on a steep South-East aspect. Drier conditions brought about some marginal consolidation in most recent snow deposits on North-East through East to South-East aspects. Cornice debris noted in one or two places but most remain intact. The avalanche hazard is Considerable
Mountain Conditions
| Snow Distribution | Wet snow at lower levels. Snow line steadily creeping upwards with best cover now above 700m. |
| Icing | Ice in quantity on some classic routes, narrower ones suffering in the sustained thaw. Cooler conditions forecast for overnight and during the day. |
| Comment | Outlook is briefly cooler and then back to thawing conditions right up to the weekend. |
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