3rd March 2014
Blue skies, deep snow and Avalanches
![](https://glencoeblog.sais.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/P3030001.jpg) |
Buachaille Etive Mor and Coire na Tulaich (note the large cornices at the head of the coire). |
![](https://glencoeblog.sais.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/P3030004.jpg) |
A 3metre wall of snow dug by a snow groomer. |
![](https://glencoeblog.sais.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/P3030005.jpg) |
Deep, Deep snow the pylons are two thirds buried |
![](https://glencoeblog.sais.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/P3030006.jpg) |
The calm Southerly aspect of Meall a Bhuiridh from 1100 metres |
![](https://glencoeblog.sais.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/P3030009.jpg) |
Avalanche debris note the block size, the slab avalanche released on a layer of buried graupel/hail. |
![](https://glencoeblog.sais.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/P3030010.jpg) |
The fracture line propagated instantly for 400 metres around the top of the slope, this happen @ 970 metres on an Easterly aspect. |
Comments on this post