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Ground Conditions

Reported on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Time: At the summit around 1600
Snow above: no significant snow
Route taken: PyG path
Next report: Friday 20-3-26

Path clear 17-3-26

Conditions
By today's observations the path was almost completely clear of snow and ice, with only the occasional small chunk of snow lying on the mountain which did not affect walking the path at all.

A cloudy, misty and windy afternoon, but largely dry.

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

It might even be worth considering sunglasses and sunscreen in the days to come, especially for those who burn easily.

Additional Information
On the Tuesday of the report the forecast suggests that the temperature at the summit will be above freezing throughout the period until the next report on Friday, with low temperatures overnight. The temperature at the summit is forecast to be as low as 2ºC (feeling like it is as low as -4ºC at times).

With warmer weather and moderate wind over the coming days any snow or ice is unlikely before the next report. Despite this overnight temperatures will be pretty cold, which is worth preparing for, and the possibility of frost or ice under clear skies is not far away either, and therefore worth keeping an eye on the latest forecasts.

Snow free summit
Snow free summit
Snow free steps
Snow free steps
Largest snow patch of the day
Largest snow patch of the day
Remnants high on the mountain
Remnants high on the mountain
Bwlch Glas virtually snow free
Bwlch Glas virtually snow free
Spot the snow
Spot the snow

Forecast

1  Hazard
Tomorrow, Thu
Strong Sunlight

Temperature

Summit: 8.2°C
Llanberis: °C

Sunset

18:25
Today, Wed
Dark in 0 hours and 4 mins

Webcam

18/03, 18:16

Summit Cafe

Closed
For the winter

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