Moderate North-Easterly winds are redistributing unstable windslab onto sheltered locations. Greatest accumulations are on steep South and West aspects. Unstable slab is also present on sheltered North-East and East aspects. The avalanche hazard is Considerable (Category 3). Slopes which have been eroded by the wind are generally stable.
AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK FRI 06/02/2009Snow showers and moderate Northerly winds are expected to continue. Areas of unstable snow will continue to be present in sheltered locations. Main accumulations will be on East and South-East aspects, although some North and North-East aspects will also be affected. Avalanches are likely in these locations.The avalanche hazard will be Considerable (Category 3). Slopes subject to wind erosion will be generally stable.
CLIMBING CONDITIONS
SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Fresh snow at all levels
ICING: Remaining cold.
COMMENT: Soft snow is continuing to be eroded from North-East and East aspects