The Chancellor
11th March 2025
Given the possibility of showers in the afternoon, it was a bit of a race to get some views before any cloud developed over the summits. As it turned out, the morning remained clear, though the initial clear blue skies fairly quickly becoming overcast, some sunny spells down in the glen.
On route to the summit of Am Bodach a few icy patches had formed on the higher paths, though given the on-going dryness were easily avoided. Feeling cold in the moderate North-Westerly wind, the summit temperature was a sub zero -2.4c. The few isolated snow patches that remain on the northern aspects of the ridge had refrozen and were firm, though with care and effort steps could be kicked. Given more consequential terrain even isolated snow patches would present a significant hazard.
Continuing cold and with only the possibility of light snow showers, there is little change expected for tomorrow and the remainder of the week.
Views along the snowless Aonach Eagach ridge from Am Bodach.
Small patches of water ice have reformed on paths at higher altitudes but are easily avoidable.
‘The Chancellor’, quoted as “features said to resemble a past Marquis of Salisbury” towering over the glen with Stob Corie nan Lochan and Bidean nam Bian and Stob Coire nam Beith.
Sgorr Dhearg and the prominent ‘School House Ridge’ directly above Ballachulish to the West of the area.
Stob Dearg and the Buachaille Etive Mor ridge to the East, behind Meall a Bhuiridh and Clach Leathad.
To the north, Garbh Bheinn with the Mamores and Ben Nevis behind.
Locals in Coire an Ruigh.
A panoramic view around the forecast area, East to West.
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