Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)
United Kingdom · Wales
Wales' highest peak and the highest mountain in the UK outside Scotland, with multiple well-marked routes to the summit.
Generating AI safety verdict…
Trailhead Conditions
Wales, United Kingdom · 105m
Thursday, November 5 at 9:43 AM
Feels like 5°C
Overcast
Humidity
87%
Wind
24 km/h E
Gusts
24 km/h
Pressure
1028 hPa
Dew Point
3°C
Cloud Cover
100%
Visibility
10.0 km
Precip
0 mm
48-Hour Forecast
14-Day Forecast
Is Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) safe to hike right now?
The AI safety verdict above is updated every 4 hours using live weather data from MET Norway at both the trailhead (105m) and the summit (1,085m). A GO verdict means current conditions are suitable for the trek. CAUTION means proceed with awareness of specific risk factors shown above. NO-GO means conditions are currently inadvisable — check back after the weather window passes.
How difficult is Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)?
Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) is rated moderate. It requires a reasonable level of fitness and some prior hiking experience. Expect sustained ascents and variable terrain. The typical completion time is 1 day for a short trek.
What is the elevation of Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)?
The trailhead starts at 105 metres above sea level in Wales, United Kingdom. The summit or highest point reaches 1,085 metres — a net elevation gain of 980 metres.
What gear do I need for Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)?
The packing list in the AI verdict above is tailored to the current forecast. As a baseline for Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) in United Kingdom: waterproof jacket and trousers, trekking poles, sturdy boots, sun protection, and a first aid kit.
Weather data: MET Norway Locationforecast 2.0 (CC BY 4.0) · AI verdicts by Anthropic Claude