Quieter than Expected
6th January 2025
A dry start to the day with increasing cloud cover. Snow flurries this afternoon, including down to lower elevations. Quieter than expected with only moderate to fresh winds from a Northerly direction.
A covering of light snow remains on all aspects above 400 metres which is generally stable. Some new and redistributed snow has fallen during the day however amounts are not significant. Isolated pockets of unstable windslab remain around some coire rims and gully tops. These are easily avoided.
For tomorrow it will continue to be cold with snow showers falling to lower elevations. Variable winds from North-West and Northerly directions, strong or very strong. Snow amounts are uncertain given the showers, with possibly up to 10cm forecast if they are persistent. The hazard will be higher if this happens.
Little change to cover overnight on the Aonach Eagach ridge
West face of Aonach Dubh
The classic triangular view of Stob Dearg, Buachaille Etive Mor
Cloudy over the summits during snow flurries, fairly typical cover on higher Easterly aspects
Tracking the locals
Finding a different local, easily heard but difficult to spot in current conditions, perfect camouflage
Another moody view East, Meall a Bhuiridh at the back
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