Crags

Despite one dry day since the last rain (2.1mm on Aug 25), Corby's Crag has experienced a very wet recent period — 16.4mm on Aug 19, 6.0mm on Aug 20, and further showers since — totalling 45.1mm over 28 days. The sheltered, below-road-level position, high humidity (90% today, 81% average over the past week), and the crag's known tendency to channel runoff mean internal moisture is very likely still present, and a major wet spell is forecast from tomorrow.

Back Bowden Doors has had only one full dry day since 10mm of rain on August 19th, followed by further showers on the 20th, 21st, 22nd, and 25th, and the sheltered valley position with high humidity (89% today, near-saturation overnight) has severely limited drying. With heavy rain forecast from tomorrow (9.7mm, then 15.6mm), conditions are about to deteriorate significantly and the rock cannot be considered reliably dry today.

Ravensheugh received 9.2mm on Aug 19 and 4.7mm on Aug 20, followed by a further 2.2mm on Aug 25, and has had only one full dry day since; with its NW aspect at 400m, high ambient humidity (~81% average over the last week), and limited direct sun, the rock is unlikely to be reliably dry internally. A major rain event (29.8mm) is forecast for tomorrow, making any window today marginal at best and the coming days clearly unsuitable.