Conditions
The tendency for the old snow lying on the mountain to recede and thaw gradually continues, but significant areas remain on the mountain in several places, and by today there was also evidence of new snow that had gathered in some places as well.

The old snow was generally firm and icy, being very slippery in most places, but with a softer surface in some places too.

The new snow was soft, wet and slippery, and unsteady underfoot.

On the Llanberis path the more significant snow started towards the bottom of Allt Goch (about 800m). It was easy enough to walk the path to begin with, with parts of the path clear of snow. It appeared that a clear edge continued along the path but by the top of this incline it was clear that this 'clear' edge was covered by a treachorous layer of translucent slush, which was slippery and wet in some places, but icy and slippery in other places, making this edge worse to walk on than the part of the path that was under snow. The snow was completely covering the path across a number of areas above Allt Goch, with areas of snow persisting below the path in some places, continuing the possibility of long slides with serious consequences in some spots.

A longer section of the PyG and miners' routes was not walked, but a short section was walked below Bwlch Glas, and there were periods of relatively good visibility to see the extent of snow that continues in this area. Snow seems to cover these routes completely from around 880m, with the snow below Bwlch Glas being an area of very hard and firm old snow, being mostly icy, but occasional areas of soft and wet new snow have also gathered on top of the old snow in some places. The nature of the snow in this area also makes the slopes even steeper than usual where the path crosses above a considerable precipice.

Above Bwlch Glas on the Llanberis, PyG, miners and Cwellyn (Snowdon Ranger) paths when heading for the summit there were several areas of old snow, but also new snow completely covering the route. The snow was compacted and icy in a number of places, with a few spots more or less clear of snow as well.

A number of old drifts were seen along steep edges, some corniced, which are worth keeping clear of.

A windy day that started rainy, wet and cloudy, but gradually cleared in the early afternoon, before closing in again. It was thawing at all levels, with the temperature at the summit about a degree above freezing.

Essential equipment
Suitable seasonal walking equipment, including lighting (such as a headtorch or two each).

Carrying an ice axe and mountaineering crampons will offer safer options on the mountain.

Carrying goggles (such as ski goggles) will offer a means of protecting the eyes to see more easily in order to travel more safely on the mountain.

Additional Information
On the Tuesday of the report the forecast suggests that the temperature on the summit will be close to, or below freezing throughout the period until the next report on Tuesday, being coldest at times on Thursday. The temperature at the summit is forecast to be as low as -3ºC (feeling like it is as low as -10ºC at times).

It is also predicted to rain at times, with snow likely higher up on the mountain. Snow appears most likely tonight (Tuesday night) into Wednesday morning, and Thursday night into Friday morning, and will come under the influence of significant southerly and easterly winds at times.

With the temperature varying around the freezing point, and significant moisture on parts of the mountain there is a possibility for icy areas to develop as well, again most likely higher on the mountain.

This means that conditions will continue to be wintry in the coming days, with snow (and ice) likely higher up on the mountain, while there will be periods of gradual thawing at other times. Periods of very poor visibility where paths will disappear under snow and may be impossible to follow are possible at times.