Spring Conditions

7th May 2016

Firm snow cover again after the cooler overnight temps – great snow cover and good touring remains. A very hot day in prospect the next few days so surface sloughs and cornice collapse are quite likely.

A cold snap may occur later next week which will preserve the snowcover,

 

Looking toward Ben Macdui from South slopes of Cairngorm

Looking toward Ben Macdui from South slopes of Cairngorm

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Coire an t Sneachda panorama from the goat track col.

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A party nearing the bealach on the fiachaill ridge of Coire an t Sneachda

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Large cornices overhang many NW – N aspects

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