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I am planning on heading to Cadair Idris this weekend but am concerned about conditions at the moment. I read on various weather forums there is a light dusting of snow. Is it sever enough to warrant crampons and an ice axe? Or is it not cold enough to sustain this through the week?

I was hoping to do the Diff arête just below, however, if this is in full winter conditions then I will have to give it a miss.

I would appreciate any advice from locals living in the area and who have been up it.

Also is there any where in the area to hire crampons and ice axes? We have used them before a few times but have not yet purchased them. If they were necessary we would use them up the usual route.

Thanks
Legs

In reply to Legs:

Its extremely unlikely you'llneed crampons and/or ice axe.

In reply to Legs:

You may well find a bit of ice up there as temps in Dolgellau have been hovering just above freezing. If its just cold (and probably wet) Cyfry Arete (assume that's the Diff arete you mean) can be quite uncomfortable. The holds are all quite positive though so it is possible in the rain!

Have fun!

Sam

In reply to Legs:

Thanks for the advice

In reply to Legs:

Hang on, are you talking this weekend as in 24th / 25th? In which case it might be worth asking again about Thursday... current forecasts are pretty parky with a bit of snow, but five days is a long time in Welsh weather.