Aonach Mor search resumes for climber missing after avalanche Published duration 1 March

image caption Andrew Vine was last seen on Friday afternoon

A search has resumed on Aonach Mor for a climber who disappeared following an avalanche.

Andrew Vine, 41, was last seen on the west face of the mountain near Fort William at about 13:00 on Friday.

Lochaber Mountain Rescue team have been taking part in the search operation, along with police officers and the coastguard.

Much of north-west Scotland and the central Highlands is the subject of a Met Office yellow warning of snow.

image copyright Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team image caption The search is one of a number of call-outs mountain rescue volunteers in the area in the past few days

A description issued by police said Mr Vine, who is from the Manchester area, is white, 5'11" in height, with ginger or brown hair and beard.

He was wearing a red jacket, yellow La Sportiva boots and black trousers. He was carrying a yellow rucksack.

Sgt Ross McCartney of Police Scotland said: "As times passes we are becoming increasingly concerned for Mr Vine and would like to speak to anyone who has seen him since 1pm on Friday, 28 February, 2020."