Date: 18 Jan 2017 02:00pm
Taken at: Helvellyn summit trig pillar
The view back towards the summit from the trig pillar, showing no snow at all on the East Face headwall
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Taken on: 19 Jan 2017 02:00
Location: Sticks Pass
The view of the northern slopes of Raise from half way down the Sticks Pass, showing a distinct lack of snow.
Date: 17 Jan 2017 11:45am
Taken at: Striding Edge
The cloud slightly lifted to reveal how little snow remains - there's still an unavoidable patch on Striding Edge's exit
Date: 16 Jan 2017 12:50pm
Taken at: Summit of Helvellyn
Similar view as Sunday's pic to illustrate the effect of the continuing thaw up to & inc summit level - where +3 degrees
Date: 15 Jan 2017 12:20pm
Taken at: Summit of Helvellyn
Snow is thawing at all levels incl the E facing headwall. +4 degrees C & raining on the summit - and on the camera lens!
Date: 14 Jan 2017 12:00pm
Taken at: Striding Edge
Gusty wind across Striding Edge which was covered in frost, soft snow/hail, compacted snow or nothing! Windslab on exit.
Date: 13 Jan 2017 12:05pm
Taken at: Swirral Edge
Mixed conditions along Swirral including bare rock! Soft snow&hail blown about with S&E slopes having greatest coverage.
Date: 12 Jan 2017 12:20pm
Taken at: Helvellyn Summit
Red Tarn from the summit plateau. Note the beginnings of the cornice - keep well back folks!
Date: 11 Jan 2017 12:10pm
Taken at: Summit of Helvellyn
Cracks in the small cornice along the headwall. It may have dropped/thawed by Sunday but if not don't step on such snow!
Date: 11 Jan 2017 12:00pm
Taken at: Swirral Edge
Spindrift being blasted across Red Tarn on 60mph gusts
Date: 10 Jan 2017 01:00pm
Taken at: Swirral Edge
A glimpse through the hillfog of the Helvellyn headwall from Swirral Edge