Conditions
Only a little snow from the last two days was left by today's observations, with some snow on the path in a few places, and remnants of snow speckling some of the slopes higher up on the mountain.

Snow was seen on the path above around 650m, but overall there were only a few patches of snow, that were easy to avoid. There were a few patches of snow that were more difficult to avoid lying on the PyG and miners' paths below Bwlch Glas, but it was also possible to pass this snow relatively easily with a bit of care today. Most of the snow seen was soft and thawing, but there were a few bits that were a little more compacted and firm.

The freeze tonight (Friday night) could change the nature of this snow, and turn it into a more significant difficulty in the coming days, as well as new ice and snow giving conditions a more wintry turn once again (see Additional Information below).

A wet morning, lifting to be drier and brighter towards mid-afternoon, before deteriorating once again. Moderate winds, thawing at all levels, although close to freezing at the time of the observations on the summit.

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

Carrying an ice axe and some form of spikes for the feet will offer safer options on the mountain.

Carrying goggles (such as ski goggles) will offer a means of protecting the eyes from winds and drifting 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 below freezing to begin with, with periods either side of the freezing point after this. The temperature at the summit is forecast to be as low as -3ºC (feeling like it is as low as -13ºC at times).

Periods of precipitation are also predicted, with snow likely on Friday night and into Saturday, and possibly at times after this.

It appears that icy conditions are likely across large parts of the mountain on Saturday, with some snow as well. The wintry conditions will continue into Sunday, but although a thaw will begin, snow and ice may persist for a while. With a forecast for it to cool down again on Sunday night, further periods of ice and snow are possible, especially higher up on the mountain.

The weather and wintry conditions together with strong winds throughout the weekend and beyond will combine to create very challenging conditions at times.

Periods of very poor visibility are possible where it can be difficult or impossible to follow the paths, especially during windy periods, or when it is snowing.