3/24/2024 0 Comments Wind chill printable chart![]() ![]() ![]() Therefore, full winter clothing (waterproofs - which double as windproofs -, extra warm layers, hat and gloves), mountain boots and equipment, including a torch, are all essential to safely, and enjoyably, roam the fells. Despite the milder weather in the valleys, the summit windchill (what the temperature actually feels like) at midday was minus 3 degrees C. Conversely, by exiting Striding Edge's exit to the south of the normal route it can now be done without setting foot on snow. ![]() There are deep steps cut into it but it was icy today so, although only a short section, an ice axe remains strongly recommended to safely negotiate it, especially in descent, with microspikes/crampons providing additional security since where this snow is located is not a place to slip without the means to stop yourself. Probably the only exception to this in the entire Lake District is at the exit to Swirral Edge where there is a bank of steep, deep, unavoidable snow. As such, these snowbanks are avoidable and present no obstacle to walkers. The snow that does remain lies above 850m in sheltered spots and hollows with the vast majority above 900m on predominantly north and especially east facing slopes. Similarly, the summit plateau's covering of ice has also thawed. The majority of the Lakeland fells are now clear of snow and ice even the compacted ice on popular routes has thawed - none being encountered today. Date: Friday 2 February 2024 Location: Helvellyn summit at 11:55 Full report: The thaw continues - it was plus 4 degrees C and raining on the summit at midday. ![]()
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