石鎚 曇天の鎖場。足元注意し慎重に進め

Current conditions on Ishizuchi summit at 8:30 AM are cloudy with a temperature of 9.6°C and a feels-like temperature of 7.6°C. The temperature difference from the base is 3.9°C. Cloudy weather is expected to persist throughout the day, with a high of approximately 10.8°C. High humidity is noted, and despite no forecast for rain, rocks and chains are likely wet due to overnight dew, mist, or ground moisture. The overall ground condition is wet.

Extreme caution is required on the famous kusariba (chain sections) such as Ichi-no-kusari, Ni-no-kusari, and San-no-kusari. Wet rocks and chains make these sections particularly slippery, significantly increasing the risk of falls. Do not rely solely on the chains; maintain three points of contact and carefully consider using bypass routes. Visibility at 3.3km is acceptable for general movement, but be prepared for potential fog on the traverse from Misen to Tengudake, and continuously monitor your surroundings.

For layering, wear a quick-drying base layer, a fleece mid-layer, and a waterproof-breathable shell as an outer layer. While active, you may feel warm, but sweat can quickly lead to chilling during breaks or in windy conditions. Avoid wet clothing and promptly don warm layers when stopping. Carry full rain gear. Gusts up to 13.7 m/s are forecasted, which may be felt on exposed ridges, but the direct risk of hypothermia is low. Crampons or microspikes are not necessary.

A 22% chance of light precipitation is indicated around 3 PM, but significant rainfall is not expected. Temperatures will remain around 9°C into the evening, with no major weather deterioration forecast.