New Snow
1st February 2019
Snow showers today merged into longer periods of snow through the morning. Combined with strong winds, there was significant snow deposition and re-distribution onto lee aspects in the form of windslab. Despite this, it was ‘busy’ on Creag Dhubh, Beinn Eighe with 4 other folk out. It will remain cold over the weekend with further snow showers through tomorrow.
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A brief glimpse of Creag Dhubh this morning before a particularly prolonged and intense shower arrived. Obvious wind scoured slopes, NE aspects below the summit.
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Significant spindrift during snow showers and strong gusty winds. Spot the walker… Deep drifts forming in wind sheltered areas.
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My highpoint at 700m on the east ridge of Creag Dhubh. The wind is scouring on the right side and depositing on the left. Not looking very appealing!
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Looking down towards Kinlochewe. Spot two more hardy loons on their way up. And one other lower down.
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