Sunshine
26th March 2024
Today was a stunning, cold day in Torridon. Easterly winds often bring fine dry conditions to the North-West and today was no exception, the Torridon hills looking at their best with a shallow covering of snow under the sunshine, more cloud further East although the Fannichs were still clear when I was on the summits.
The snow covering is thin, particularly on the more coastal mountains. Some deeper accumulations are present in gullies and around coire rims mainly on East to South aspects. However the snow surface is firm in places particularly on steeper slopes and summit areas, with another cold night tonight the snow surface is expected to be firm again tomorrow.
Strong Easterly winds are forecast overnight easing gradually through the day, with a thin covering of fresh snow. A very cold night tonight with the freezing level rising to around 800 metres during the day tomorrow.
Coire an Laoigh, Spidean Coire nan Clach, Beinn Eighe. A thin covering of snow above 650 metres with some deeper accumulations in gullies and around coire rims.
Sgurr Ban and Sgurr nan Fhir Duibhe, Beinn Eighe.
Coinneach Mor and Ruadh-stac Mor Beinn Eighe, with Sail Mhor just behind and Beinn Alligin visible back left.
A closer view of Beinn Alligin, one of the most coastal hills on our area, with snow above around 750 metres.
Liathach
Hills on the South side of Glen Torridon. Sgurr nan Lochain Uaine in the foreground, Beinn Liath Mhor behind, Sgurr Ruadh back right hand Fuar Toll just visible in the centre background.
The Fannichs from Beinn Eighe.
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