Crags

Almscliff has had 10 consecutive dry days with warm temperatures, low-to-moderate humidity, and consistent wind — excellent drying conditions for this exposed hilltop crag. The last meaningful rain (1.7mm on August 5th) is well beyond the required drying window, and the rock should be thoroughly dry throughout.

Spofforth Pinnacles has had 9 consecutive dry days with warm temperatures, low humidity, and decent wind — the rock should be thoroughly dry. The last meaningful rain was a trivial 0.6mm on August 5th, and conditions since then have been excellent for drying, including a recent spell of 30°C+ heat.

Brimham Rocks has had 5 consecutive dry days following only trace precipitation, with warm temperatures, moderate-low humidity, and consistent wind on an exposed moorland site. Conditions are excellent for climbing today across all aspects.

Caley Crags has had 8 consecutive dry days following only very light, scattered precipitation, with warm temperatures and moderate winds providing excellent drying conditions. The rock should be thoroughly dry and in excellent condition for climbing today and tomorrow.

Ilkley Cow and Calf has had 5 consecutive dry days following only trace precipitation, with warm temperatures, low-to-moderate humidity, and consistent wind on an exposed south/south-west facing crag. Conditions are genuinely dry and excellent for climbing today.

Crookrise has had 5 consecutive dry days following only trace precipitation, with warm temperatures, moderate humidity, and good wind exposure on a south-facing aspect — conditions are genuinely dry. The rock should be in excellent condition today, though deteriorating weather is forecast from tomorrow onwards.

Earl Crag has had 5 consecutive dry days following only trace precipitation (0.4mm in the last 7 days), with a warm, dry spell including temperatures up to 31°C and low humidity — excellent drying conditions for this exposed, south/west-facing moorland crag. The rock should be thoroughly dry today, though conditions will deteriorate from tomorrow onwards as rain returns.

Shipley Glen has had 5 consecutive dry days following only trace precipitation (0.2mm on Aug 10), with warm temperatures peaking at 33°C and low humidity — conditions are genuinely dry despite the sheltered, north-facing aspect. The last significant rain was 2.5mm on August 5th, now 10 days ago, providing ample drying time even for this slow-drying venue.

Rothley Crag has had 6 consecutive dry days following only light rain (1.7mm on Aug 9), with warm temperatures peaking at 28.9°C and moderate winds throughout — the SE/S facing Millstone Grit should be thoroughly dry today. However, light rain is forecast from tomorrow, so today represents the end of an excellent drying window.