Conditions
Once again the main features were new snow overnight, with old snow continuing across areas higher up, but now with a more icy tendency in many places.

New snow was seen starting from around 650m this morning, being soft and wet, and becoming slightly more extensive higher up the mountain. There were areas of old hard and icy snow above around 800m, being more extensive from around 900m. There were also a number of icy areas above about 750m.

On the PyG and miners' paths there were areas of icy snow from around 750m, being more significant above 800m. There were more extensive areas of old hard, icy and slippery snow above around 900m. When approaching Bwlch Glas these paths still cross steep slopes under extensive old, hard and icy snow above a significant precipice to reach Bwlch Glas with significant dangers of slipping off this path.

On the Llanberis path walking the path was significantly affected by snow and ice from the bottom of Allt Goch at around 800m. Most of the route was completely covered by snow and hard and slippery ice above this, and the possibility of sliding a long way with serious consequences still existed in some places.

Above Bwlch Glas on the Llanberis, PyG, miners' and Cwellyn (Snowdon Ranger) paths the route was completely covered by a layer of icy, hard and slippery snow.

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

A cloudy and misty day with moderate winds. Stronger wind on the summit with the temperature there about a degree below freezing at the time.

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 Friday of the report the forecast suggests that the temperature on the summit will be close to freezing throughout the period until the next report on Tuesday. The temperature at the summit is forecast to be as low as -1ºC (feeling like it is as low as -8ºC at times).

It is also predicted to rain at times, with rain most likely, but snow possible higher on the mountain, especially if there is a slight drop in temperature.

This means that a gradual thaw is likely in the coming days, with a slightly more significant thaw possible during times of rain. Even if a slightly more significant thaw occurs areas of wintry conditions with snow and ice are likely to persist throughout the period, with the thaw and wetness leaving the ice and hard snow in an even more slippery condition, and serious winter hazards continuing in some areas higher on the mountain.