Ben Nevis
19th March 2026
High pressure conditions brought another fine sunny day in Lochaber. Despite the mild temperatures the snow remained very firm in the shade, only softening where in the sun. It was also a chance to look at some of the avalanches that came down during the mild spell and rain on the night of the 16th March, some of the debris is pictured below. The snowpack is now well bonded and stable, however some hazard remains from icefall and the potential for cornice collapse where in the sun. Photos show conditions on Ben Nevis.
Ben Nevis, Orion face to Gardyloo Gully.
Ben Nevis, Raeburns wall to Number 2 Gully
Ben Nevis, The Comb to Number 3 Gully Buttress
A closer look at cornices above Quick Step and two Step Corner. Some large Cornices remain.
Ben Nevis, Creag Coire na Ciste. Some Debris from a couple of days ago visible below Number 3 Gully on the left.
Ben Nevis, The Trident Buttresses with a large area of debris below.
Ben Nevis, Number 5 Gully again has a significant area of debris below it.
Ben Nevis, Castle gullies.
The summit area of Ben Nevis.
Taken from the summit of Ben Nevis. The top of Tower ridge in the foreground and Carn Dearg behind.
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