The higher ridges above 2,800 feet plastered in snow and the hills looked great today. There's a good frost tonight and tomorrow is forecast clear and sunny but it wont last! Might be a bit of something left on Saturday morning but, warm and wet by Sunday! Cheers Mal

The higher ridges are covered in a mixture of light snow and verglas (iced up rocks) which are making conditions trecherous in places. Allow extra time if attempting Crib Goch or anything else above about 2. 800 feet. One North Wales 'classic' ice route recieved it's first ascent of the winter today but be warned. They were a very strong and experienced team but even so, the crux pitch took two hours to lead! Scary, Scary was the verdict from one of the boys!!
Cheers Mal

Hi Folks
North Wales is dry and cold. The Ice routes are beginning to show even low down in the 'Pass' but not thick enough yet, even for an 'exciting' ascent. Will keep you posted over the next few days.Mal

Hi All A little covering of snow on the hill above about 2,8oo feet. Very icy and slippery in places but not really worth crampons or axes at the moment! Very cold easterly wind over exposed slopes so take something windproof! I'll keep you informed. Thanks. Mal

North Wales is currently experiencing a very pleasent autumnal afternoon but only for a brief interlude, wet and windy weather coming in again during the week! Mal

North Wales is currently dry and a pleasent Autumnal morning is in prospect but don't leave it to long!! Rain is due again later today! Well done to the lads on the Three Peaks yesterday!

This is for Martin and Mark who with two others are doing the 3 peaks over the next couple of days. Brave lads doing it in November! I did try to E mail you guys but it came right back to me! Expects some cold and blustery winds from the North West for The 'Ben', and the possobility of snow showers above about 2000 feet. Later on Thursday the winds will die down a little and turn more south westerly so it will be warmer, but wetter! Underfoot conditions will be wet but that is not a major problem on Snowdon! Best of Luck!! Mal

North Wales is currently only suitable for ducks, canoeists and kayakers.Mal

Very wild, wet and windy. I should think that even Tremadog is a little beyond the pale today. I've just got back from 34 weeks in Nepal so my apologies if things have not been updated on this site during my absence, hopefully that will improve a little from now on as I plan to be around for most of the autumn. Things were not so good in Nepal either, lots of fresh snow in the Rowaling region accompanied by strong winds at times. Lote hope we get some decent weather over the next few weeks. Mal

wet wild and windy
check out the latest forcast here
http://www.para-excellence.co.uk/weather.html

see you soon

Message for John Hamilton. The Snowdon area comprises many different rock types. Mostly Volcanic origin with Rhyolite and Dolerite being the most common. The two types can be clearly seen from Pont y Gromlech in the Llanberis Pass. Looking towrda Crib Goch, the crags known as Dinas Mot have a smoother central 'nose' which is Rhyolite and darker, rougher much more vegitated 'wings'. These are Dolerite. It is also worth noting that the summit of Snowdon itself is the remains of an extinct volcano. Hope this helps you, if you want to know more, ask a geologist! Cheers, Mal

The first significant rain for three weeks and that was yesterday whilst I was on the hill with a group of kids! Real Welsh rain and lots of it. It was a shock to the system! It was promised fine today but it the moment it is decidedly grey and unpromising. Should be an interesting day in Beddgelert tomorrow (Sat) with a 'Sustainabilty Fair'

what kind of rock is mnt snowdon? i need your help desperetly please

It's still dry and sunny this morning although with a cool breeze. The high crags are dry and even the Moelwyns were pretty dry underfoot this weekend. Not sure how long it's going to last for though before the Autumn monsoon starts so grab a quick break before it changes'
Mal

Still warm and dry in North Wales although with a cool breeze. Lovely day on Dinas Mot the other day on West Rib and Diagonal. First did Diagonal in 1972 and it ain't got any easier! Should be dry for the next few days.

Just got back from the Alps and it looks like it might be a pretty good week weatherwise although wednesday doesn't look to good. Come and grab a few days in Snowdonia before it gets really autumnal!