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Snowdonia: forecast radar
Wednesday, 8 February 2012: dawn to dusk
Printable view Forecast issued: 0342 on Wednesday, 8 February 2012
Overview for Wednesday
A cold and generally bright day with a good deal of sunshine.
| Hazards | Risk | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | No Risk | |
| Heavy snow | No Risk | |
| Storm force winds | No Risk | |
| Gales | No Risk | |
| Severe chill effect | Low | Despite light winds, it will feel very cold especially at height. |
| Persistent and extensive hill fog | No Risk | |
| Thunderstorms | No Risk | |
| Heavy persistent rain | No Risk | |
| Strong Sunlight | No Risk |
key to hazards and forecast content
| Dawn to 0900 | 0900 to 1200 | 1200 to 1500 | 1500 to dusk |
 Sunny |
Sunny |
Sunny |
Sunny |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Detailed mountain weather forecast: Snowdonia
Wednesday
Weather
A cold, dry and largely bright day with a good deal of sunshine around. Winds will be light throughout but it will feel chilly at all heights, with temperatures widely below freezing.
Visibility
Generally very good.
Hill fog
Nil.
Maximum winds above 500m
Southerly or southeasterly 15 mph.
Temperature
| Valleys | Minus 7 Celsius rising to zero or perhaps plus 1 Celsius. |
| 900 m | Minus 4 Celsius. |
| Freezing level | Temperatures below freezing at all heights to start, with temperatures perhaps rising above freezing in the lowest 50-100 m by mid-afternoon. |
Thursday
Weather
Cloudy with an increasing amounts of rain and drizzle, with snow at height initally, through the day. Ground is likely to be frozen, and there will be a considerable ice risk if rain falls onto frozen surfaces. Hill fog will become more extensive as the day progresses.
Visibility
Moderate at best, but often poor in rain, drizzle or snow, and very poor in hill fog.
Hill fog
Occasional, possibly widespread hill fog at around 400m initially, lowering to around 100 metres through the afternoon.
Maximum winds above 500m
Southerly 15 mph.
Temperature
| Valleys | Minus 4 Celsius becoming zero Celsius. |
| 900 m | Plus 2 Celsius. |
| Freezing level | Temperatures between the surface and 650 m below freezing. Temperatures between 650 m and the highest peaks above freezing, with the general freezing level above the summits. |
Outlook
Friday
A milder but cloudy day with frequent outbreaks of rain, some of which may be heavy, and strong southerly winds. There could also be some spells of snow, particularly over the higher peaks through the morning. Widespread hill fog likely above 100 m. Freezing level well above the summits.
Saturday
A very similar day to Friday, with rather cloudy skies and frequent outbreaks of rain. Once again hill fog is likely above 100 m but the southerly winds should at least be lighter. Freezing level above the summits.
Sunday
Another rather cloudy and dull day with widespread hill fog likely once again. Still the risk of some rain, although it is likely to be lighter and patchier compared to the preceding days. Winds remaining light. Freezing level just above the summits.
Latest: 04/02/2012 13:41 Despite temperatures rising, winter conditions prevail, Ice Axe and Crampons recommended. .---- .---- .----
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