Conditions
No significant snow or ice was seen on the path during today's observations, and the mountain was more or less completely clear of snow. Despite this there was an icy feel to things higher up on the mountain with riming and heavy frost on vegetation either side of the path, and on some stones too, especially on slopes facing north. The stones of the path itself despite the icy feel were dry, with good grip, and generally clear of any ice. A few small puddles were seen high on the mountain that had frozen over as well, but they were very easy to avoid. Snow was also seen falling early in the afternoon, falling as snow as low as 600m, but no snow was seen lying or beginning to accumulate anywhere. There is a possibility of further snow and ice in the coming days (see Additional Information below).

A mostly gray and cloudy day, with light winds and sunny spells at times, but deteriorating with rain, snow and stronger winds in the afternoon.

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

Carrying microspikes will offer safer options on the mountain (see Additional Information below).

Carrying goggles (such as ski goggles) will offer a means of protecting the eyes from wind blown snow 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, or below freezing for most of the period until the next report on Tuesday. 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 predicted at times, with snow possible high on the mountain, and this most likely on Friday night and into Saturday.

With the temperature close to, or below freezing there is also the possibility of icy conditions at times higher up on the mountain. Although the probability of snow or ice decreases later in the period, it remains quite cold, and the possibility of further wintryness is not too far away, and therefore still worth keeping an eye on the latest forecasts.

There is also a forecast for strong winds, with snow possible during the periods of strong wind.