General crag drying, rain and exposed-wind guidance for limestone climbing.
Rain is likely to wet the crag during the climbing window.
Forecast generated 2 September 2026 at 15:33 UTC. Weather input cached 2 September 2026 at 15:33 UTC. Weather: Open-Meteo Best Match, with Mountain Weather rock and exposure estimates. This is a build time, not a single model-run time.
The headline stays short. Expand a day to compare recent rain, drying windows, surface state and the wind on the climb with open ground above.
Rain is likely to wet the crag during the climbing window.
Experimental wind estimate: Shelter at individual holds and belays is unresolved. Strong gusts may differ substantially; summit-station validation does not establish crag-level accuracy.
Wind: The mapped crag point does not resolve the cliff face, so shelter on the climb is uncertain. Open ground above may be more exposed, with gusts around 34 mph.
Wet or seeping sections are likely; choose another crag or wait for direct observations.
Dew or condensation may keep shaded rock greasy.
Experimental wind estimate: Shelter at individual holds and belays is unresolved. Strong gusts may differ substantially; summit-station validation does not establish crag-level accuracy.
Wind: The mapped crag point does not resolve the cliff face, so shelter on the climb is uncertain. Open ground above may be more exposed, with gusts around 26 mph.
The broad weather signal favours dry rock; local seepage and route-level dampness remain possible.
Rain is likely to wet the crag during the climbing window.
Experimental wind estimate: Shelter at individual holds and belays is unresolved. Strong gusts may differ substantially; summit-station validation does not establish crag-level accuracy.
Wind: The mapped crag point does not resolve the cliff face, so shelter on the climb is uncertain. Open ground above may be more exposed, with gusts around 37 mph.
Wet or seeping sections are likely; choose another crag or wait for direct observations.
The broad weather signal favours dry rock.
Experimental wind estimate: Shelter at individual holds and belays is unresolved. Strong gusts may differ substantially; summit-station validation does not establish crag-level accuracy.
Wind: The mapped crag point does not resolve the cliff face, so shelter on the climb is uncertain. Open ground above may be more exposed, with gusts around 14 mph.
The broad weather signal favours dry rock; local seepage and route-level dampness remain possible.
A small but credible thunder risk needs watching on exposed routes.
Experimental wind estimate: Shelter at individual holds and belays is unresolved. Strong gusts may differ substantially; summit-station validation does not establish crag-level accuracy.
Wind: The mapped crag point does not resolve the cliff face, so shelter on the climb is uncertain. Open ground above may be more exposed, with gusts around 33 mph.
The broad weather signal favours dry rock; local seepage and route-level dampness remain possible.
Recent rain leaves some drying uncertainty.
Experimental wind estimate: Shelter at individual holds and belays is unresolved. Strong gusts may differ substantially; summit-station validation does not establish crag-level accuracy.
Wind: The mapped crag point does not resolve the cliff face, so shelter on the climb is uncertain. Open ground above may be more exposed, with gusts around 26 mph.
Drying is plausible, but confirm the rock at the crag before committing.
The face is more sheltered, but gusts near 48 mph are possible above the crag.
Experimental wind estimate: Shelter at individual holds and belays is unresolved. Strong gusts may differ substantially; summit-station validation does not establish crag-level accuracy.
Wind: The mapped crag point does not resolve the cliff face, so shelter on the climb is uncertain. Open ground above may be more exposed, with gusts around 48 mph.
Wet or seeping sections are likely; choose another crag or wait for direct observations.
Climbing window: 08:00–18:00 local time. Rain is model-grid precipitation, including any snow as water equivalent; nearby crags can share it. Aspect and terrain refine wind and drying, not cliff-by-cliff rainfall or rain shadows.
Crag drying and sheltered-wind estimates are an unvalidated beta. Published summit checks are not a validation of low crags, woodland or individual belays.
The forecast combines recent and expected rain with broad drying, humidity, dew and wind signals. The climb and open ground above the crag are treated separately where the mapped face gives useful shelter context.
Representative point converted from ST477545. The gorge bends and includes varied buttresses; cliff aspects, overhangs and individual routes are unresolved. This does not cover the differently managed south side. Forecast-grid weather and representative sector geometry only. Check live access information and touch-test the rock before climbing.
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