Coire na Ciste, Ben Nevis
18th March 2025
Todays site for observations was the North face of Ben Nevis, the opposite side to yesterday. A calm sunny day gave good weather, although it feels warm in the sun the freezing level is still below the summits and this is noticeable in shaded areas. There is still snow in the high gullies on Ben Nevis, the snow is firm and these conditions were being enjoyed by those out today but does give serious run outs onto rocks below. Little change is expected tomorrow with the high pressure continuing to give calm sunny weather. There is some ice remaining and icefall was noted today particularly where ice was in the sun.
Coire an Ciste, Ben Nevis
Looking up Number 2 Gully
The Comb to Number 3 Gully Buttress
Looking up Number 3 Gully
Looking up towards Number 4 Gully
Looking down Number 4 Gully
Looking towards the summit of Ben Nevis from near the top of Carn Dearg. Shaded aspects still have some snow from the recent snowfall as well as the old firm snow.
Number 5 Gully
Ice on the bottom of the slab on the Number 5 Gully approach to Ledge route.
Carn Dearg Buttress to Castle Gullies.
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