Tourists and locals who had been waiting for the opening of Snowdon's summit this weekend will have to wait another week due to more heavy snow.
Despite workers' efforts to clear the railway track in time for the opening, the amount of snow which has fallen over the past days means the track, which goes from Llanberis to the summit, is covered in snow.
No facilities will open this weekend and they are hoping people will be able to access the peak of Snowdon from next Friday, May 6.
A spokesperson said on the Facebook group: "Due to the snow on the mountain, we have reluctantly had to cancel opening this weekend.
"The railway have been working tirelessly to keep the track clear.
"However, we have not been able to get the commissioning finished and we have had more snow which has covered the track.
"So there will be no facilities open on the summit this weekend.
"We are sorry but the railway and summit staff have worked in atrocious conditions all week but we have been thwarted by yesterday's weather.
"Hopefully we will open on Friday 5th May all being well."
Sections of paths very slippery due to snow on #Snowdon today. pic.twitter.com/bM421dnLJLAnyone who may have pre-booked tickets for the first week of May is advised to contact the Snowdon Mountain Railway visitor information to change the booking or receive a refund.
— Eryri Warden Report (@snowdonweather) 27 April 2016
The Snowdon Mountain Railway website stated trains will be running to Clogwyn but not to the summit.
Well people...coming to #Snowdonia this weekend? Here's what to expect!!! Remember to bring ice axe and crampons! pic.twitter.com/jhjGHBU3V1And hikers are being warned that sections of paths on the Snowdonia mountain range are very slippery.
— Snowdonia Warden (@WardenEryri) 29 April 2016
Reader Comments
to our Newsletter