Arctic Blast continues

2nd January 2026

New snow accumulations developing quickly in wind sheltered places and lee aspects but still largely in specific locations. Some pretty vicious squalls and heavier snow today much more than yesterday.

A hiker heading down from Creag Dubh Beinn Eighe around 500m alt with snow distribution on lee places.

Creag Dubh with increased snow accumulations on lee (SE) aspects and wind sheltered places.

Creag Dubh with increased cover especially if photo compared with that taken on the 1 January.

Snowy roads heading toward Kinlchewe

Icy and slippy roads – blocked for a time West of Achnasheen.

 

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