Wintry conditions….

4th February 2022

The freezing level was around 400 metres, higher summit temperatures were minus 5.5 degrees celsius and there was a combination of snow showers and very strong Westerly winds giving some blustery wintry conditions.

Buachaille Etive Mor on the left looking through Glen Coe with snow down to the A82 road at 300 metres.

Snow fell to lower levels this photo is taken at around 420 metres.

Drifting snow on Meall a’ Bhuiridh.

Looking North-Westwards from Meall a’ Bhuirdh, Stob Dearg on the left with Stob Mhic Mhartuin on the right.

A clear moment looking into Stob Coire nan Lochan.

Southerly aspect of the Aonach Eagach ridge.

Beinn Fhada on the left then  along its ridge to Stob Coire Sgreamhach with Gearr Aonach on the right, snow lying mainly above 300 metres.

Forecast Weather Influences: Overnight, the freezing level at around 400 metres with scattered snow showers. During the early morning freezing level rising to around 900 metres with some rain for a short spell below 800 metres snow above this altitude. The freezing level will then fall again with more snow showers through the day. Strong Westerly winds will prevail throughout the period possible gale force winds at times.

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