Conditions
Very little snow was seen during today's observations, but snow still affected walking the path in one or two places.

Only two significant patches of snow were seen lying on the PyG (and miners') path, above about 950m, below Bwlch Glas. The snow here was firm for the most part, but with a substantial soft surface, and a sugary path eroded across it.

The lower of these two patches did affect walking the path, but it was possible, if a little difficult, to avoid. Avoiding this patch would mean leaving the path and scrambling up nearby slippery rocks.

The higher of the two patches was lying on the path as it reached Bwlch Glas. Although a relatively easy path had eroded its way across the snow, and there was no significant snow on nearby slopes, there was a very steep nature to the edge of the path across the snow here, feeling significantly more precipitous than the normal path without snow. There was no obvious way along the direction of the path to avoid the snow here.

Although the distance to cross these patches of snow was short, they offered additional dangers compared to conditions without snow here, and it is still worth considering winter mountaineering equipment to cross them safely. On the day of the report an ice axe in hand, alongside stiff boots were used to cross the snow, which felt like an efficient and safe choice here.

Several other patches of snow were seen, as low as 700m. The other patches here were well scattered, and apart from the two patches mentioned above they did not interfere significantly with walking the path.

A windy, damp and foggy day, with strong gusts, and fine rain at times.

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

Carrying an ice axe will offer safer options on the mountain.

Additional Information
On the Tuesday of the report the forecast suggests that the temperature at the summit will be above freezing throughout most of the period until the next report on Friday, being several degrees above freezing at times, but falling towards, and below freezing late on Friday. The temperature at the summit is forecast to be as low as 0ºC (feeling like it is as low as -7ºC at times).

Only rain rather than snow is forecast for most of the period, but it appears that some snow is possible higher up on the mountain later on Friday.

This means that thawing at all altitudes is likely in the coming days, with the possibility of the patches of snow seen today persisting for a while. It is possible for the remaining patches to thaw significantly, or completely by the end of the week, but it is also possible for them to survive until refreezing on Friday night. With temperatures dropping late Friday, a wintry turn, with some snow or ice, is possible by the end of the day.

Strong winds and heavy rain are forecast at times, making it feel very cold even when the temperature is above freezing.