A poor visibility day
29th December 2020
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Northerly winds often create poor visibility in the Cairngorms. Â At the highest of levels there has been drifting snow as well as poor visibility. Â Fragile cornices are difficult to see in these conditions and are best given a wide navigational birth. Â Although freezing at around 600 metres, the air flow has felt quite damp and is continually creating rime ice. Â Soft snow overlies icy slopes, Harscheisen or crampons are essential if venturing onto anything steep.
Views across the Cas car park at 600m
Looking towards the Cairngorms from Glenmore
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