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[Closed] Black Mountains / Brecon Beacons - any snow?

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Thinking about heading up that way tomorrow.


 
Posted : 24/01/2015 3:15 pm
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There's a bit around - quite a lot has melted in the last day or two. It's only high up, and even on the summits is not looking like it's mainly confined to the gullies and sheltered patches for the most part.

If you're looking for snow, I think you'll be disappointed. If you're wondering whether stuff is rideable, you'll be OK although it's pretty muddy and wet as you'd expect.


 
Posted : 24/01/2015 3:19 pm
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Over on UKClimbing folk are talking about some of the gullies being in nick. Not sure whether to go riding or rambling. Sounds like it isnt ideal for either right now.


 
Posted : 24/01/2015 3:22 pm
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It didn't look like there's enough snow for any of the gullies to be in great nick to be honest and it hasn't had long to consolidate, but I've not been high up to have a close look.

Mind you, winter climbs in south Wales being in good nick is so rare that anything goes....


 
Posted : 24/01/2015 3:29 pm
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The webcam at Talgarth gliding school and at the BB mountain centre are worth checking


 
Posted : 24/01/2015 4:53 pm
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I walked up Fan Gyhirych today and there was a little snow up there.

Top of Fan Gyhirych looking towardsFan Brycheiniog:

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Posted : 24/01/2015 8:25 pm
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Forget anything being in climbable condition. Not been cold enough for long enough and was 9 degrees yesterday. You would really need to be riding real high to be in any snow (Snowline is approximately 2000 ft) so chances are you won't encounter any.


 
Posted : 24/01/2015 10:41 pm

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