[ { "ID": "13442", "DatePublished": "2026-04-01", "Region": "7", "Summary": "", "SnowDistribution": "A wet day with rain at all levels, clearing this afternoon", "Comment": "Winds increasing during the afternoon", "WeatherInfluences": "It will be mainly dry through out the period with snow showers likely later on Thursday afternoon, Strong Northerly winds will decrease, back to the south and gradually increase again. The freezing level will be around 500m.", "SnowStability": "Some localised new snow instabilities will develop during the afternoon, mainly on steep North-West, North and North-East aspects above 800m where it overlies older snow. The existing old snow will be frozen and stable. The avalanche hazard will be Low", "ObservedWeatherInfluences": "It has been a mainly wet day with rain at all levels, although later in the afternoon, colder conditions with snow above 600m moved into the area", "ObservedSnowStability": "A light covering of fresh snow is present above around 600m. This overlies an older wet snowpack or bare ground. Most old snow remains in high North and East aspects. Snowpack stability is generally good. The avalanche hazard is Low", "KeyIcons": "2", "CompassRose": "val=11001100110011001100110011001100&txts=600&txtm=800&txte=1110", "avalancheProblems": [ { "problemType": "wind_slab", "elevation": "800", "elevation_lower": "800", "elevation_upper": null, "aspects": [ "N", "NE", "NW" ] } ] }, { "ID": "13441", "DatePublished": "2026-04-01", "Region": "5", "Summary": "", "SnowDistribution": "Wet snowpack. No visibility above 900m. Winds 20-30mph, 30-40mph on the highest summits.", "Comment": "Please read the North Cairngorm avalanche hazard report if accessing the main Cairngorms from Deeside as more new snow is expected over these mountains.", "WeatherInfluences": "Light snow above 800 metres during the evening on a strong Northerly wind that will ease. Mainly dry overnight and through the daytime. Light Northerly winds will gradually increase to become fresh Southerly by the afternoon. Freezing level lowering to 450 metres by the end of the night, then climbing to fluctuate around 800 metres during the afternoon.", "SnowStability": "Localised shallow windslab will form during the evening, mainly in the northern part of the forecast area. Steeper wind sheltered locations on South-East aspects above 900 metres are most likely to be affected, with accumulations also expected to form on South and South-West aspects. Elsewhere the old snow will refreeze, developing firm and potentially icy surface layers. The avalanche hazard will be Low.", "ObservedWeatherInfluences": "A mild and overcast morning with precipitation arriving by mid-afternoon, this initially falling as wet snow on the highest summits only, later down to 800 metres. Strong South-Westerly, veering West-South-Westerly winds, then Northerly with the onset of precipitation. Freezing level above the summits at midday but lowering rapidly during the afternoon.", "ObservedSnowStability": "The snow has continued to consolidate in the mild conditions. Surface layers are wet but deposits are generally well bonded with only minor wet snow surface instabilities displayed in the steepest locations on North-East to South-East aspects above 900 metres. Most overhanging sections of snow have collapsed leaving very steep remnants behind. Many areas are snow-free or have shallow patches. The avalanche hazard is Low.", "KeyIcons": "2", "CompassRose": "val=11001100110011001100110011001100&txts=700&txtm=&txte=1215", "avalancheProblems": [ { "problemType": "wind_slab", "elevation": "900", "elevation_lower": "900", "elevation_upper": null, "aspects": [ "SE", "S", "SW" ] } ] }, { "ID": "13440", "DatePublished": "2026-04-01", "Region": "3", "Summary": "", "SnowDistribution": "Wet snow throughout. Poor visibility throughout the day above 900 metres. Winds around 40 mph in the morning, decreasing in the afternoon.", "Comment": "Weather outlook is for fairly cold and unsettled conditions.", "WeatherInfluences": "Fresh Northerly winds become light early in the morning, veering to the South and becoming strong during the day. Snow showers in the evening and afternoon, mainly dry in between. The freezing level will drop to 500 metres overnight, rising to 800 metres in the afternoon.", "SnowStability": "Localised areas of unstable windslab will develop at the start of the period on South-East to South-West aspects and in the afternoon on North-West to North East aspects above 900 metres. The older snowpack will refreeze and have good stability. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.", "ObservedWeatherInfluences": "It was a wet day with gale force South-Westerly winds in the morning easing and veering to the North in the afternoon. The freezing level was above the summits, dropping quickly in the afternoon with rain turning to snow.", "ObservedSnowStability": "Wet snow instabilities were present this morning mainly on steep North through East to South-East aspects above 800 metres. Remaining cornices were prone to collapse at this time. In the afternoon the snowpack refroze and stability improved but isolated and shallow areas of unstable windslab started to develop mainly on South-East to South-West aspects above 900 metres. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.", "KeyIcons": "2", "CompassRose": "val=12001200110012001200120011001200&txts=600&txtm=900&txte=1345", "avalancheProblems": [ { "problemType": "wind_slab", "elevation": "900", "elevation_lower": "900", "elevation_upper": null, "aspects": [ "N", "NE", "SE", "S", "SW", "NW" ] } ] }, { "ID": "13439", "DatePublished": "2026-04-01", "Region": "4", "Summary": "", "SnowDistribution": "Mild and wet, diminishing snowpack, reasonable cover remains above 850 metres, Poor visibility throughout the day above 800 metres. Winds 20 -30 mph.", "Comment": "The older snow cover may become firm and icy with serious run out potential in the event of a slip or fall. New snow amounts not expected to be great, if heavier snow affects the area reconsider the Hazard.", "WeatherInfluences": "A return to cooler conditions will see the freezing level lower to around 700 metres, a very light fall of new snow is expected overnight then dry for most of the day with some further light falls later in the day. Winds will be variable overnight becoming fresh to strong generally Southerly through the day.", "SnowStability": "The old snowpack will start to firm up with lowering temperatures giving good general stability. Localised pockets of unstable windslab will form in wind sheltered above 900m in areas such as gully exits, sheltered hollows and corrie rims. With only light new snow forecast these areas are not expected to be deep or extensive and should in the main be avoidable. The avalanche hazard will be Low.", "ObservedWeatherInfluences": "Mild wet and windy conditions have affected the area overnight and this morning, summit temperatures are around + 3.0 Celsius. cooler conditions are expected later today.", "ObservedSnowStability": "Thaw conditions continue to reduce the snow cover particularly at lower. levels. The snowpack is soft, moist and generally stable on all but the steepest slopes where surface wet snow instabilities exist. The avalanche hazard is Low.", "KeyIcons": "2", "CompassRose": "val=11001100110011001100110011001100&txts=650&txtm=900&txte=1150", "avalancheProblems": [ { "problemType": "wind_slab", "elevation": "850", "elevation_lower": "850", "elevation_upper": null, "aspects": [ "N", "NE", "E", "SE", "NW" ] } ] }, { "ID": "13438", "DatePublished": "2026-04-01", "Region": "2", "Summary": "", "SnowDistribution": "Thawing snowpack at all altitudes. Mostly good visibility in the morning with poor visibility in the afternoon. Winds 30 -50 mph over the summits, easing through the afternoon.", "Comment": "Old snowpack expected to firm up leading to serious run out potential on steep slopes.", "WeatherInfluences": "Snowfall during the first part of the night on strong easing to fresh Northerly winds. Dry conditions will follow up until the end of the afternoon when snowfall is expected on fresh increasing to strong Southerly winds. The 500 metre freezing level will rise to 900 metres during the afternoon.", "SnowStability": "The old snowpack will become firm and stable throughout. Overnight accumulations of unstable windslab will develop above 800 metres on South-East to South-West aspects. During the day there will be a redistribution of lying snow and new unstable windslab will develop above 800 metres on North-West to North-East aspects. Areas especially affected will be coire rims, ridge flanks and gully exits. Cornices will be fragile. The avalanche hazard will be Moderate.", "ObservedWeatherInfluences": "Mild during the morning with rain at all levels, cooler later with rain turning to snowfall by mid afternoon. Winds were gale force Westerly, later Northerly. The freezing level was above the highest summits at midday before falling to 900 metres by mid afternoon.", "ObservedSnowStability": "The snowpack is thawing at all altitudes. Accumulations of moist windslab remains on Easterly aspects above 1000 metres. Snowpack instabilities persist on steep locations such as around coire rims convexities and gully exits. Elsewhere the snowpack is generally stable. The avalanche hazard is Moderate", "KeyIcons": "34", "CompassRose": "val=12001200110012001200120011001200&txts=600&txtm=800&txte=1310", "avalancheProblems": [ { "problemType": "wind_slab", "elevation": "800", "elevation_lower": "800", "elevation_upper": null, "aspects": [ "N", "NE", "SE", "S", "SW", "NW" ] }, { "problemType": "cornices", "elevation": "1000", "elevation_lower": "1000", "elevation_upper": null, "aspects": [ "N", "NE", "SE", "S", "SW", "NW" ] } ] }, { "ID": "13437", "DatePublished": "2026-04-01", "Region": "6", "Summary": "", "SnowDistribution": "Wet and diminishing snowpack, better cover above 800 metres. Cloudy on the tops, lowering to 600 metres during the afternoon. Winds approx 20-30 mph.", "Comment": "Snow becoming firm and icy with unfavourable runouts.", "WeatherInfluences": "Fresh Northerly winds will ease overnight then back Southerly and increase through the day to Fresh. Light showers in the evening and afternoon will fall as snow above around 500 metres. Dry overnight and morning. The freezing level will be around 600 metres, briefly lowering overnight.", "SnowStability": "The snowpack will continue to refreeze and stability will be generally good. Isolated areas of moderately bonded windslab will develop on mainly North-West to North-East aspects above 850 metres. These deposits are not expected to be extensive with steep wind sheltered locations such as gully tops being most affected. Elsewhere, the patchy snow cover will have a thin dusting of new snow above around 500 metres. The avalanche hazard will be Low.", "ObservedWeatherInfluences": "Dry overnight. Drizzle arrived during the morning followed by rain which became heavier from midday onwards. Moderate West-South-West winds started to veer Northerly during the afternoon. The freezing level was above the summits, lowering during the afternoon.", "ObservedSnowStability": "Wet snow instabilities are present on steep North through East to South-East aspects above 850 metres. Cornices remain a significant hazard and are prone to collapse. Elsewhere, the thawing and patchy snow pack is becoming saturated and stability is generally good. The avalanche hazard is Moderate.", "KeyIcons": "2", "CompassRose": "val=11001100110011001100110011001100&txts=600&txtm=850&txte=1130", "avalancheProblems": [ { "problemType": "wind_slab", "elevation": "850", "elevation_lower": "850", "elevation_upper": null, "aspects": [ "N", "NE", "NW" ] } ] } ]