Drifting snow
18th January 2021
Covid -19
The Scottish Avalanche Information Service issues information to support permitted activity under current Scottish Government guidance.
Please be aware of current mandatory travel restrictions in Local Authority areas within Scotland and respect local communities by referring to Scottish Government guidance and safe route choices for exercise. For further guidance please refer to the following information for hillwalkers and climbers and snowsports on ski and board.
This blog is intended to provide hazard and mountain condition information to help plan safer mountain trips.
A day of light snow showers, on blustery West winds. Â The widespread firm snowpack has a cover of new snow which has drifted into lee areas. Â New fragile cornices have also developed on Easterly aspects. Â Easy travel if your on ski; however cautious turns were applied today due to the breakable crust lurking at lower levels. Â If your on foot the crust is supportive at higher levels and on wind exposed ridges.
Coire an t-Sneachda: Â Note the cornice overhanging this E facing slope along the terrain feature.
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