Calm, clear conditions
25th February 2024
Calm clear conditions continued today, although with a little bit less sun than yesterday. Dry weather will continue tomorrow, strong Northerly winds overnight tonight will decrease to become light Westerly during the day, there will most likely be more cloud than today.
While the snowpack is gradually consolidating, cold temperatures are maintaining some instabilities in recent windslab deposits as detailed in the report. Cornice collapse debris was observed today and remaining cornices are fragile and will continue to be a hazard.
Looking across to Clach Leathad (left) and towards Creise (Summit just right of edge of photo) from Meall a Bhuiridh. If you look closely some cornice collapse debris is present, more detailed photo below.
Cornice collapse debris on Clach Leathad. Other small bits of cornice collapse were also evident. Most likely from either the storm cycle on night of 22nd/ early morning of 23rd or when cornices came into the sun yesterday (24th).
Fragile cornices on an East aspect on Creise.
Looking west from the summit of Creise. Stob Dearg Buachaille Etive Mor on the right, with the ridge towards Stob na Broige extending leftwards. Bidean nam Bain and Stob coire nan Lochan in the background on the left.
Stob Dearg, Buachaille Etive Mor
The North-West and South aspects of Meall a’Bhuiridh holding a lot less snow than the ski area.
Stob Gabhar
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