Crags

Queens Crag received 16.3mm of heavy rain on May 3rd, followed by further light precipitation on May 5th (1.4mm) and today (0.5mm), with only fragmented drying windows in between. Given the NW aspect, 300m altitude, fine-grained Fell Sandstone, and persistently high humidity (~81% average over the last week), the rock is very likely still holding significant internal moisture despite any surface drying.

Back Bowden Doors has had a wet and unsettled recent period — 10.1mm on May 3rd, 2.1mm on May 5th, and light rain today — with no sustained dry spell in the sheltered valley to allow adequate drying of the porous Fell Sandstone. With further rain forecast tomorrow and heavy rain on May 9th, conditions are not suitable for climbing and are unlikely to improve this week.

Angel Bay has received intermittent rain over the past week (14.1mm in 7 days) with no consecutive dry days, and today sees further showers through the afternoon; the north-facing aspect and high humidity (76% average) mean limestone surfaces are likely greasy. The forecast shows continued unsettled weather with rain each day through May 12, making reliable drying unlikely in the near term.

Great Wanney has not had an adequate drying window: 14.1mm fell on May 3rd, followed by further light rain on May 5th and today (May 7th), with only isolated dry days in between at moderate temperatures and high humidity. The forecast brings more rain tomorrow and heavy rain on May 9th, meaning conditions are unlikely to improve this week.

Ravens Crag has had a very unsettled recent period with 9.8mm on May 3rd, further light rain on May 5th (1.7mm), and light precipitation today (0.6mm forecast), leaving insufficient drying time for this slow-drying, sheltered venue. With more rain forecast tomorrow and heavy rain on May 9th and 11th, conditions are not suitable and are unlikely to improve in the coming days.

Heavy rain on May 3rd (19.1mm) followed by only limited drying in a sheltered, north-facing woodland setting means the rock is very likely still holding internal moisture. With further rain forecast from tomorrow onwards, conditions are not expected to improve this week.

Despite a relatively dry spell from late April into early May, 12.1mm of rain on May 3rd followed by further light precipitation on May 5th and today (May 7th, 2.3mm forecast) means the rock has not had adequate consecutive drying time. The NW aspect at 430m, persistent high humidity, cloud cover, and incoming heavy rain tomorrow make conditions unsuitable.

The crag has not had adequate drying time following 9.8mm of rain on May 3rd, with further light precipitation on May 5th (1.7mm) and today (0.6mm), and the forecast brings more rain tomorrow and through the week. With only fragmented dry spells, high humidity (78% average), and cool temperatures (8°C average), internal moisture levels in the porous Fell Sandstone are likely still elevated.

Despite three dry days (May 4–6) following the heavy 19.2mm deluge on May 3rd, today's light precipitation and persistently high humidity mean the rock has not had adequate drying time. The forecast shows rain on each of the next five days, so conditions are unlikely to improve soon.

Recent days have seen intermittent light rain (May 3rd 8.5mm, plus small amounts on the 5th, 6th, and today) with high humidity and overcast skies, preventing the polished slate from drying properly. Light showers are forecast from mid-afternoon today and rain continues into the coming days, making reliable dry conditions unlikely.

The rock has had only about 1.5 dry days since the last significant rain (2.9mm on May 5th, plus 8.9mm on May 3rd), which is insufficient drying time for porous Fell Sandstone even at this exposed SW-facing crag. With further rain forecast from tomorrow through the weekend, conditions are unlikely to improve in the near term.

Despite a few dry days earlier this week, heavy rain on May 3rd (17.1mm) followed by light rain on May 4th and today (May 7th), combined with high average humidity (78%), means the gritstone is unlikely to be fully dry internally. With 11.4mm of rain forecast tomorrow, conditions are set to deteriorate further.

Despite the cave roof providing rain shelter, recent rainfall combined with persistently high humidity (averaging 75% over the past week, with 90% recorded on May 3rd) will make the limestone greasy and friction-poor. Today sees light but recurring precipitation through the afternoon and evening, with humidity climbing into the 80–90% range later — conditions are unfavourable for good friction on steep limestone.

A very heavy 30.1mm downpour on May 3rd saturated the rock only 4 days ago, and despite 2 full dry days since the last trace precipitation (May 5th, 0.2mm), drying conditions have been only moderate — cool temperatures (~10°C), middling humidity (~70–75%), and light-to-moderate winds. The freestanding blocks may have dried somewhat faster than a typical cliff face, but internal moisture from the heavy soaking is very likely still present in the gritstone.

The crag received 14.6mm of heavy rain on May 3rd and has had only intermittent dry spells since, with trace precipitation on May 5th and today (May 7th). Combined with high average humidity (~80%), moderate temperatures, and a further 1mm forecast tomorrow followed by 13.4mm on May 9th, the rock is unlikely to be reliably dry internally despite the SE/S aspect.

The heavy 27.7mm rainfall on May 3rd was followed by only a few days of modest drying conditions, with light precipitation on May 4th and today (May 7th), and the rock is very likely still holding significant internal moisture. With further rain forecast over the next several days, conditions are not suitable for climbing on gritstone.

Heavy rain on May 3rd (18.1mm) followed by only 3–4 days of modest drying on a NW-facing, woodland-sheltered crag means the rock is very likely still holding significant internal moisture. With further rain forecast from tomorrow onwards, conditions are not expected to improve this week.

Recent days have seen repeated light precipitation and persistently high humidity, with today bringing further showers through the afternoon; the rock is unlikely to be reliably dry. Tomorrow brings 11.6mm of rain, and the five-day outlook shows continued unsettled weather with no meaningful dry window.

The rock has not had sufficient drying time since recent rain, with 2.5mm falling on May 5th, 9.3mm on May 3rd, and further light rain today. The upcoming forecast is poor, with heavy rain (13.4mm) expected on May 9th and more on May 11th, making conditions unsuitable for the foreseeable future.

Light but persistent rain over recent days and intermittent showers today mean the boulders are likely damp, with poor friction on the rhyolite surfaces. Tomorrow brings 12mm of rain, so conditions are not improving imminently.