Conditions
No snow was seen on the mountain today. Although it did not affect walking the path at all, icy rime had begun to form on parts of the mountain close to the summit.
A cloudy day, with brighter periods, and a moderate but very cold wind. There was one short light shower during the observations, which fell as a mixture of hail and sleet at times.
Essential equipment
Seasonally appropriate walking gear, including lighting (such as a head torch or two).
Carrying microspikes can offer options to keep safe in case of encountering wintry conditions on the mountain (see Additional Information below).
Additional Information
On the Friday of the report the forecast suggests that the temperature on the summit will be below freezing to begin with, and then rise above freezing for most of 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 -10˚C at times.
The forecast suggest that there is a possibility of some snow early in the period, and likely to freeze in some places higher up on the mountain tonight (Friday night) and into Saturday morning. With wind and rain developing on Saturday afternoon any wintry conditions that may develop by morning is likely to thaw . Any wintry conditions seem less likely after this, but temperatures are low at times and it's still worth keeping an eye on the latest forecasts.