Conditions
There was no snow or ice at all on the paths today, and only the occasional rare patch of snow existed on the mountain.

A day that started with sunny intervals, but clouded up toward midday, with a stiff breeze on the summit, and a few periods where it tried to rain.

Essential equipment
Seasonally appropriate walking gear, including lighting (such as a head torch or two).

Additional Information
On the Friday of the report the forecast suggests that the temperature at the summit will be above freezing throughout the period until the next report on Tuesday. Temperatures at the summit are forecast to be as low as 1˚C, feeling as low as -4˚C at times.

There is no snow or ice forecast on the day of the report. Despite this, the temperature is close to freezing at times at the beginning of the week, and it is important to keep an eye on the latest forecasts in case the possibility of freezing re-appears.