Crags

Three consecutive dry days and dropping humidity suggest conditions are improving, but the cave's sheltered, north-facing aspect and average humidity of 73% today mean limestone friction could still be compromised. Tomorrow's forecast of 60% humidity with an easterly breeze looks significantly better.

After a very wet period culminating on April 17th (11.9mm), the rock has had roughly two full dry days with moderate temperatures and some sun, but today shows 0.6mm of light precipitation and overnight humidity was high. The south-facing rhyolite should be largely dry on exposed faces by afternoon, but seepage and sheltered areas may retain moisture — visual assessment on arrival is strongly recommended.

After a very wet period through mid-April, the Cromlech Boulders have had roughly 36 hours of dry weather with dropping humidity and light winds, but today's 0.7mm of precipitation introduces slight uncertainty. The rhyolite should be largely surface-dry given the exposed aspect and recent drying, but localised dampness in sheltered spots or seepage from the saturated ground is possible.

Three consecutive dry days and an extended dry spell forecast are encouraging, but the north-facing aspect, persistent humidity around 75%, and recent frequent light rain mean limestone surfaces at Angel Bay could still feel greasy — particularly in shaded caves and pockets. Conditions are likely climbable but should be verified on arrival.

Two full dry days following a wet period (6.3mm on Apr 15, plus lighter showers on Apr 16–18) with moderate temperatures and SW aspect suggest the rock is likely approaching climbable condition, but the cumulative 35.6mm over 28 days and elevated humidity mean internal moisture cannot be ruled out. A careful on-site assessment — including checking pockets, seepage lines, and the ground at the crag base — is strongly recommended before climbing.

After a very wet spell through mid-April, the RAC Boulders have had roughly 36 hours of dry weather with improving conditions, but today's forecast includes 1mm of light rain and the rock may still have residual dampness in sheltered spots. Rhyolite dries quickly on the surface, but the recent heavy and persistent rainfall warrants a visual check before committing to climb.

Berryhill has had two full dry days following light rain on April 17–18 (0.3mm and 0.1mm respectively), with the last significant rain being 5.9mm on April 15. The south aspect, decent winds, and moderate temperatures have aided drying, but the pattern of frequent light showers throughout the past two weeks means cumulative moisture loading is a concern — a visual on-site assessment is essential before climbing.

Bowden Doors has had two full dry days following light rain on April 18 (0.6mm), but the preceding weeks have been persistently damp with 32.8mm over 28 days and frequent small wetting events, meaning internal moisture levels may still be elevated despite the surface appearing dry. The exposed SW/W aspect and reasonable winds have aided drying, but the cumulative moisture load and moderate humidity warrant on-site assessment before committing to climb.

Two full dry days have elapsed since the last meaningful rain (0.3mm on April 18), with a good drying day yesterday (low humidity, some sun), but the preceding weeks have been persistently wet with 32.7mm over 28 days, and the sheltered woodland setting slows drying — a visual check on arrival is essential before climbing.

Kyloe Out has had two full dry days following light rain on April 18 (0.3mm), but the preceding week saw repeated light-to-moderate precipitation events including 8mm on April 15, meaning cumulative moisture loading is a concern. The exposed SW aspect and decent winds have aided drying, but with only two consecutive dry days and a wet recent history, on-site visual assessment is essential before committing to climb.

After a very wet fortnight (330mm in 28 days), the crag has had roughly 36 hours of dry weather with a good drying day yesterday, but today's 2.2mm of light rain introduces fresh surface moisture. The south-facing volcanic rock should dry quickly once the rain stops, but persistent seepage lines and the sheer volume of recent rainfall mean conditions should be visually assessed on arrival before committing to routes.

After a very wet period, the last 36+ hours have been largely dry with moderate winds and falling humidity, which should have cleared surface moisture from this exposed, non-porous rhyolite. However, today's 1.9mm forecast rain introduces uncertainty — if it has already fallen or falls before your session, surfaces may be damp; visually assess on arrival.

After a prolonged wet spell (43mm in the last 7 days, 218mm over 28 days), Caseg Fraith has had roughly 36 hours of dry weather with yesterday being fully dry and humidity dropping to the 60s by afternoon — but today's forecast includes 1.6mm of light rain, and the NW aspect at 350m means residual dampness in sheltered spots is likely. Climbers should visually check rock surfaces before committing, particularly in shaded cracks and seepage areas.

Two full dry days following a prolonged unsettled spring period with frequent light rain events offer some hope, but 30.9mm over 28 days on porous Fell Sandstone with average humidity of 74% means internal moisture may persist. Yesterday's excellent afternoon drying conditions (low humidity, light wind, clear skies) are encouraging, but a visual check on arrival is essential before committing to climb.

Scout Crag had a full dry day yesterday (April 19) with good drying conditions after a very wet preceding week, but today has seen 1.7mm of light rain and the recent cumulative moisture load (60mm in 7 days, 306mm in 28 days) means tree-drip seepage may persist. The south-facing aspect and non-porous BVS rock should allow quick surface drying, but on-site assessment is essential before committing to climb.

The last significant rain was 9.6mm on April 15, followed by lighter showers on the 16th–18th totalling ~5.1mm. With only 1.5 dry days since the last trace of rain (0.3mm on April 18) and a persistently wet spring pattern, exposed south-facing boulders may be approaching climbable condition but many problems — especially sheltered, north-facing, or concave features — are likely still damp internally.

Two full dry days have elapsed since the last trace precipitation (0.3mm on April 18), with the most recent significant rain being 5.1mm on April 15. Given the sheltered valley position, high average humidity (75%), and a pattern of frequent light rain over the past two weeks, the rock is likely approaching acceptable dryness on exposed faces but may still hold internal moisture — an on-site assessment is essential before committing to climb.

The last significant rain was 2.2mm on April 17 (3 days ago), preceded by 8.7mm on April 15 and 3.3mm on April 16 — a wet spell totalling ~14mm over three days. While April 18–19 were essentially dry with decent afternoon conditions yesterday, the cumulative moisture load from a persistently wet spring, high overnight humidity, and an overnight frost cycle on the 19th create genuine uncertainty about internal rock moisture despite the SW-facing exposed aspect.

Yesterday was fully dry with afternoon humidity dropping to the low 50s, which should have allowed the non-porous dolerite to dry well. However, today shows 0.3mm of precipitation forecast, overnight humidity reached 100% suggesting dew or mist on the north-facing rock, and the easterly wind direction means the crag face receives direct airflow which may help drying — but conditions need visual verification on arrival.

The rock has had roughly 36 hours of dry weather since the last light rain on April 18 (0.3mm), but the preceding weeks have been persistently wet with 80mm in 28 days, and today's forecast includes 0.6mm of precipitation. While the south-facing, exposed aspect aids drying, the cumulative moisture loading and today's light rain mean internal dampness is likely — a visual assessment on arrival is essential, but caution is warranted.

After a very wet fortnight (nearly 300mm in 28 days), the quarry has had roughly 36 hours of dry weather with a good drying day yesterday, but today shows 0.6mm of light precipitation and the sheltered quarry bowl is notoriously slow to dry. South-facing walls may be approaching climbable condition, but north-facing and shaded walls are likely still greasy, and seepage from the rim could persist for days.

Ravens Crag has had two consecutive dry days following light rain on April 18 (0.6mm), but the preceding weeks have been persistently wet with 32.8mm over 28 days, and this sheltered, slow-drying venue may still harbour internal moisture. A visual on-site assessment is essential before climbing, and conditions may not pass the test.

The rock had two full dry days (April 18–19) with decent temperatures and low humidity after light rain on April 17, but today (April 20) brings another 1mm of rain and elevated humidity, resetting the drying clock. The S/W aspect and freestanding nature of the pinnacles aid drying, but the pattern of frequent light showers throughout April means the rock has rarely had a sustained dry-out period.

Dow Crag has had a very wet recent period (250mm in 28 days, 52mm in the last 7 days) with significant rain on April 15–17, but the rock is non-porous and has now had roughly 2 dry days with moderate wind. Today shows 0.6mm of precipitation and 76% humidity — surface rock may be approaching climbable condition on the most exposed faces, but extensive seepage lines and residual dampness from the prolonged wet spell are very likely at this high mountain crag.