Conditions
With a significant thaw having occurred on the mountain in the last three days, the mountain now looks quite different, but winter snow and ice conditions still persist across significant areas of the mountain.

Some remains were seen at levels as low as 350m today, but this snow did not affect walking the paths up to around 700m. Above 700m only limited areas were under snow to begin with, but from around 800m large areas of the path were covered by snow.

The snow here had turned firm for the most part, with a softer surface lower down, but firmer and well consolidated higher up. Even in places where the snow was relatively firm there were a few softer spots, with the possibility of disappearing thigh deep into the snow at times unexpectedly.

On the PyG and miners' paths the route was entirely under snow across large areas between approximately 800m and 1000m, with the 'path' being narrow and steep above a significant precipice for substantial sections. Freezing overnight could leave these areas quite precarious, with the possibility of falling far from slipping on the path.

On the Llanberis path there was a significant improvement in the problems of the area above Cwm Hetiau, but the route was still relatively narrow, and any further ice could quickly create difficulties once again in this area (see Additional Information below).

The Llanberis path was increasingly narrow and narrow going up Allt Goch, and significant parts of the path higher up were almost completely under snow. It was possible to avoid the snow for most of this section, but again only along a narrow edge where any or further ice or snow could quickly create difficulties once again in this area as well (see Additional Information below).

Above Bwlch Glas on the Llanberis, PyG, miners' and Cwellyn (Snowdon Ranger) paths when heading for the summit there were a number of areas of the path still under snow, although it was not a significant difficulty today. Again a significant freeze could change this, and a number of rocks close to the summit felt very slippery underfoot due to ice, with the temperature already falling below freezing.

A number of areas with substantial drifts along steep edges were seen, some corniced in places, that are worth giving a wide berth.

A mostly dry afternoon, with the last few drips of the morning to start, with moderate winds. A mostly cloudy and misty afternoon, opening up to heavenly views to end the day.

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 from winds and drifting snow 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 below freezing tonight and Wednesday, being closer to freezing on Thursday and Friday, but with freezing still possible. The temperature at the summit is forecast to be as low as -3ºC (feeling like it is as low as -12ºC at times).

Precipitation is also forecast at times, but the possibility is generally low, with showers likely at times, and a little more possibility of more new snow on Thursday night into Friday morning.

This means that there will be periods of freezing at times across the mountain, especially higher on the mountain, but periods of thawing will continue at other times, especially lower on the mountain. This will bring the possibility of icier conditions developing, especially higher up, and in sheltered areas. There may also be some new snow at times, again most likely higher on the mountain.