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I see that the temperatures have gone right down before the snow this time - what are people's thoughts on easier (i.e with frozen turf) routes this week?
Thinking maybe Lochnagar or the Northern Corries.

Thanks.

In reply to Shaunmash:

It depends where it settles.

I reckon I'll be looking into the Carneddau, possibly the Glyderau, and maybe the Crib y Ddysgyl area. If all else fails Crib Goch is worth doing.

In reply to Pay attention: I'll be looking to do the same. If it snows... And then thaws and refreezes...

In reply to BnB:

MWIS say "Planning Outlook for all mountain areas from Tuesday, 19th November, 2013
Very cold on Tuesday and Wednesday with frequent snow and hail showers. Also more persistent snow (rain lower levels) early Wednesday. Drifting snow at times in northwesterly gales. General trend later in the week towards quieter, drier conditions with high pressure moving in from the west. Slowly becoming milder though with night frosts where clear. Continued threat of further bursts of cold air coming down from the north".

Of course, the word "threat" in the last line should be read as "promise".

In reply to Pay attention: Getting quite excited at the onset of winter here in Yorkshire. Just waiting to see which of Lakes or Snowdonia is better favoured. Most forecasts seem to favour Wales. I'm keeping Thursday through to Sunday free in readiness. Don't let me down, ye weather gods!!

In reply to Shaunmash:

I wouldn't bet on the turf being frozen, good luck though!

In reply to Shaunmash:

no turf frozen in the Lakes yet.

In reply to Wesley Orvis:

Sorry I should have been more specific, I was thinking of the Highlands really.

It is below -6C on the summits just now - perhaps by friday there may be some buttress routes in?

In reply to Shaunmash: Fresh snow last night. Forecast to be wild tomoro, then settling down slowly towards end of week.

In reply to drunken monkey: The wilder weather has arrived in Fort William. Chucking it down and windier now. Pics from Ledge Route today. Some consolidated snow buried under the fresh powder. More snow now will now be falling on much stronger winds. Turf under snow not really frozen anywhere I was today and water running under snow at 850m. A little rime above 1000m on eposed NW facing rocks. http://alanhalewood.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/plenty-snow-but-turf-still-not-f...

In reply to AlH:

Thank you for that AIH. Can anyone guess on if it would be better in the Cairngorms in a couple of days?

In reply to Shaunmash: Not sure about cairngorm but the lecht and glenshee roads were blocked by snow today. Its been blowing a hoolie all day here on the moray coast. Friday looks to be a more settled day with high pressure moving in

Stay away from gullies and its got to be worth a look.