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Scotland Sees Avalanche Surge: 200 Reports This Winter

3/6/2026

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Avalanches in Scotland have surged this winter, with over 200 recorded compared with 42 last year.
The Scottish Avalanche Information Service (SAIS) has provided daily forecasts since 1988.
They aim to improve communication and adapt to changing conditions.
No avalanche deaths have been confirmed on Ben Nevis, where one person remains missing.
Survival rates drop after 30 minutes buried, underscoring the need for rapid rescue.

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Story summary

Avalanches in Scotland have surged this winter, with over 200 recorded compared with 42 last year.
The Scottish Avalanche Information Service (SAIS) has provided daily forecasts since 1988.
They aim to improve communication and adapt to changing conditions.
No avalanche deaths have been confirmed on Ben Nevis, where one person remains missing.
Survival rates drop after 30 minutes buried, underscoring the need for rapid rescue.