LOCHABER
AVALANCHE HAZARD 1500 HRS FRI 10/2/06
Shallow areas of unconsolidated fresh snow are present mainly on
aspects above 1000m. Localised instabilities are present on many
steep slopes, notably where these deposits overlie older snow.
The avalanche hazard is Moderate (Category 2). A fairly
continuous stream of spindrift was observed coming down Zero
Gully on Ben Nevis.

AVALANCHE HAZARD OUTLOOK SAT 11/2/06
Fresh snow and moderate Southerly winds are expected overnight
and during Saturday. New unstable snow deposits will form mainly
on all Northerly aspects above 1000m. The avalanche hazard will
be Considerable (Category 3).

CLIMBING CONDITIONS 

SNOW DISTRIBUTION: Fresh snow lying above 600m.
ICING: Many ice routes are in "thin" condition.
COMMENT: Freezing level expected to rise above the summits 
during Saturday evening.