Windy theme continues

23rd March 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.
Gale force winds on the summits today made progress difficult.  The freezing level lifted from approximately 900 metres to around the summit levels. Looking colder tomorrow, see report for details.

 

(Above) Storm clouds on the Northern corries from Loch Morlich.

 

(Above) Ducks on Loch Morlich not impressed with the windy weather.

 

(Above) Coire an t-Sneachda image showing current snow cover. Firm and overhanging cornices still remaining over some northerly aspects.

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