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Ground Conditions

Reported on Friday, April 26, 2024

Time: At the summit around 1100
Snow above: no snow observed
Route taken: miners' path
Next report: Tuesday 30-4-2024

No snow 26-4-2024

Conditions
No snow was observed during today's observations. There were a few small bits of ice and frost in sheltered areas close to the summit, but they were not significant enough to cause any issues whatsoever.

A fine day with a light but cool breeze.

Essential equipment
Seasonally appropriate walking equipment, including lighting (such as a head torch).

Carrying microspikes will give you options to stay safe on the mountain if snow or ice develops (see below).

Additional information
On the Friday of the report the forecast suggests that the temperature on the summit will be close to, or below freezing at times during the period until the final report of the season on Tuesday. It seems the temperature will be colder at the start of the weekend, and slightly less cold towards the start of the week. The temperature at the summit is forecast to be as low as -2˚C (feeling as low as -9˚C).

Significant snow does not look likely to develop from the forecast, but with temperatures below freezing, and a shower or two possible there is a possibility of some snow at times. With temperatures forecast to be a degree or two below freezing there is also the possibility of some ice or frost, especially high up on the mountain overnight, and early morning, over the weekend.

Grey Lliwedd reflecting
Grey Lliwedd reflecting
A nook of ice bears witness to the cold of the night before
A nook of ice bears witness to the cold of the night before
Crib Goch shining
Crib Goch shining
A little train
A little train
Frost at the summit
Frost at the summit
Yr Wyddfa looking glorious
Yr Wyddfa looking glorious

Forecast

2  Hazards
Tomorrow, Sat
Severe Chill Effect
Poor Visibility

Warden's Notice

Posted on Thursday, December 21, 2023

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Temperature

-1 °C
Ambient

Falling

Sunset

19:37
Today, Fri
Dark in 0 hours and 13 mins

Summit Cafe

Closed
For the winter

Webcam

26/04, 20:18

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