End of the season?

With milder temperatures forecast next week it is looking likely this may be the end of the avalanche forecasting season, and what an up and down season it has been. As seen in the pictures there is still plenty of snow at higher levels, although it all felt pretty sticky and stable today. 

There is quite a distinctive snow line at the moment around 950 metres

 Good cover remains on the summit runs.

Since last weekend there has been a fair bit of snow blown into the top of Coire an Lochan. Note the fresh cornices, some of which are likely to collapse when they begin to thaw properly.

Still looking wintery over in Ben Nevis. 

Winter clings on.....

 A better day for the competitors for the British Downhill championships at Nevis range today. Might not be so good tomorrow.

Plenty of snow at higher levels.

 Some fresh cornices as well.

 The view East over the Grey Coires towards the Cairngorms in the distance.

 A ski tourer enjoying good cover at 1200 metres with Ben Nevis in the background.

Carn Mor Dearg and Ben Nevis as the first of the days snow showers starts brewing. 

It was a lovely morning, but with some showers during the afternoon. There is not much snow left below about 800m, but above about 1050m there is good cover. 

The start of the British Downhill Champs today at 650m. Probably a lot snowier than most folk would have expected! 

Still winter on the tops.

Although feeling pretty summery down in the glens, with temperatures generally below freezing, and reasonable snow cover it still feels quite wintery on the tops. 

 Looking over to Carn Mor Dearg and Ban Nevis.

The South side of Coire an Lochan holding plenty of snow. 

There was some pleasant sunshine first thing, as seen here on the Goose ski run.

Winter in May

Snowpack has receded up the hill since last weekend. Cold wind today with a very light but insignificant amount of new snow. Looks like the forecast for the rest of the weekend is good

A bright sunny day.

View East from Aonach Mor.

Across Aonach Mor East slopes to Aonach Beag.

View West from Aonach Mor.

Sunshine and showers

Carn Mor Dearg and Ben Nevis

Aonach Mor: Coire an Lochan South side

View south from Climbers' Col on Aonach Mor.