Fresh snow again…
18th February 2025
A covering of fresh snow was present at dawn this morning, estimated to be around 3cm with slightly more at higher elevations. Showers continued throughout the day, although a slight rise in temperature kept them confined to above 500 metres later.
Unfortunately the cloud base stayed stubbornly at around 800 metres for the most part, certainly north of the River Dee. Despite the visibility, there are a few images below from across the Southern Cairngorms area. Thanks to Braemar MRT for their images from Lochnagar.
Tomorrow is likely to remain cold in relative terms, and although no precipitation is expected snow transport will continue in the strong South-Easterly winds. However, the weather is about to change and there is some uncertainty surrounding the timing of the expected temperature rise.
Windslab development will occur for much of the day, after which instabilities will develop as the snow becomes moist. The freezing level is expected to rise to 1000-1200 metres by late in the day. As the transition from one avalanche problem to another occurs, observations will be required during the day to identify the timing of any wet snow instability.
Looking west towards the cliffs that lie above Glen Dee. These are on the eastern end of Beinn Bhrotain. Coire Caochan Roibidh lies on the extreme left of the image obscured by cloud.
Looking down the broad southern ridge of Carn Crom towards Creag Bad an t-Seahaig. A pleasant fast route to the summit of Derry Cairngorm, which was seemingly being enjoyed by a few parties today on the basis of the footprints ahead.
The shapely summit of Meall an Lundain at just 777m.
The Derry Burn showcasing some meandering curves, highlighted nicely against some fresh snow. The presence of which are likely to bring a smile to the closet geographer.
Deep soft drifts on Lochnagar. Image courtesy of Braemar MRT.
The cliffs of Lochnagar. The corrie has been well frequented in recent days by climbers looking to cut their teeth on the harder mixed routes. The buttresses appear well coated in rime ice, and hopefully furnished with frozen turf. The situation may change by the end of the day tomorrow as the freezing level rises. Image: Braemar MRT.
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