Wild and windy
12th March 2026
Heavy rain with snowfall at the highest levels turned more showery during the morning. South-Westerly winds were gusting over 90 mph at summit levels. By mid afternoon the sharp drop in temperature from minus 2 to minus 5 Celsius, led to snow falling at lower levels. For a large part of the day visibility was poor, especially during heavy showers but there were some brighter spells for a view of the corrie.
Aladdin’s Buttress, Fluted buttress and the Goat track to the right.
A general view of Coire an t-Sneachda.
Fiacaill Buttress and ridge with Lochain behind.
At 900 metres, a wet squally snow shower.
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matt dalby
12th March 2026 8:34 pm
Looking at the pictures on yesterday’s blog there’s a slightly darker coloured “m” in Coire an Lochan above the great slab. Is it a very large glide crack or the crown wall from a large avalanche?
ncairngormsadmin
13th March 2026 3:59 pm
Hello Matt
It sounds like the glide crack that appeared about a week ago above the great slab, apparently its quite deep!