Lochaber - Issued 08/02/2010
Avalanche Hazard Forecast
FOR PERIOD 18:00HRS Mon 08/02/2010 TO 18:00HRS Tue 09/02/2010
| 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
Conditions are expected to remain dry throughout the forecast period. The freezing level will be around 300 metres with a light Northerly wind during the day.
Forecasted Snow Stability and Avalanche Hazard
Little change is expected. The snowpack will continue to consolidate very slowly in the cold, settled condidtions. Areas of moderately bonded windslab will exist, mainly on steep West through North to North-East aspects above 900 metres, where human triggered avalanches are possible. At lower altitudes the snowpack will be hard, and stability will be generally good. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.
Observed Avalanche Hazard - Mon 08/02/2010
Observed Weather Influences
It was another dry day with light to moderate Easterly winds. After a frosty night at all levels, the freezing level was around 500 metres through the day.
Observed Snow Stability and Avalanche Hazard
Little change was observed in the snowpack. It is quite well consolidated, especially at lower levels. However, areas of moderately bonded windslab remain, mainly on West through North to North-East aspects above 900 metres. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.
Mountain Conditions
| Snow Distribution | Main accumulations above 700m. |
| Icing | Winter climbing conditions generally looking good on Ben Nevis today |
| Comment | Large cornices still making the top out of some routes difficult. |
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