Crags

Yesterday's rain (7.3mm, last falling around 10am on 12th April) was followed by a dry afternoon and overnight period with moderate winds on a south-facing crag. The rock surface is likely mostly dry by this afternoon, but the sheltered position, tree canopy drips, and a very wet preceding fortnight warrant on-site verification before committing to climb.

The last significant rain was the 47.5mm deluge on April 11, followed by lighter showers on April 12 (7.8mm total, last drops around 16:00). Today (April 13) has been dry so far with moderate wind and dropping humidity — the exposed rhyolite should be drying, but given the enormous recent saturation (71mm in 7 days) and the 400m altitude, residual seepage and damp patches in sheltered spots are very likely. Climbers should visually inspect holds before committing.

The last rain fell in the early hours of April 12th, giving roughly 30+ hours of drying by this afternoon, but the preceding weeks have been exceptionally wet (190mm in 28 days) and humidity remains high at 81%. The exposed aspect and moderate winds will have helped surface drying on this non-porous rhyolite, but seepage, residual dampness in cracks, and the NW aspect's poor sun exposure make on-site assessment essential.

After a very wet spell culminating in 40.5mm on April 11th and 5.5mm on April 12th, today is the first fully dry day with moderate winds and dropping humidity. The rhyolite surfaces may have dried sufficiently given the exposed aspect and wind, but residual dampness in sheltered spots and seepage from the saturated hillside above is likely — climbers should visually check conditions on arrival.

The boulders have had roughly 18 hours of dry weather following 7.2mm of rain on April 12, with moderate wind aiding surface drying. While rhyolite dries relatively quickly and the surface may be dry on exposed faces, the persistently high humidity (80%) and lack of strong sun mean sheltered or north-facing surfaces could still be damp — a visual check on arrival is essential before committing to climb.

Shepherd's Crag has had roughly 18 hours of dry weather following 7.3mm of rain on April 12th, itself part of a very wet spell (nearly 200mm in 28 days). The south-facing aspect and moderate wind will have aided surface drying on the main buttresses, but given the saturated ground and recent heavy rain, seepage areas and shaded sections may still be damp — a visual check on arrival is essential.

Today is the first dry day after a very wet week (51.8mm in 7 days), with the last rain falling early on April 12. The south-facing aspect and moderate winds should have dried exposed surfaces, but seepage, sheltered areas, and high ambient humidity mean conditions need on-ground verification before committing to climb.