Dry Mixed Muddy
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Current modeled condition for Chemin de l'Impératrice

Estimated trail surface condition and wetness breakdown for Chemin de l'Impératrice in Southwest France, France.

FRANCE / Southwest France

Current condition

Length: 4.56 km

Surface Score
4 /10
Likely Muddy
Chemin de l'Impératrice has high mud risk and is likely muddy or waterlogged today due to 42.6 mm of rain in the last 48 hours. Consider avoiding or using paved fallbacks.

How to use this estimate: Loamcast combines available weather, surface, soil, terrain, and hydrology signals to identify sections worth checking before a ride, run, or hike. It is a planning aid, not a physical inspection or safety guarantee.

Wait for drying The current model state points to wet or muddy conditions. Riding may be slow and damaging.
Heavy recent rain 37.8 mm fell in the last 24h. Expect standing water and soft edges.
Soft-surface sensitivity This surface class can deteriorate quickly after rain; treat puddles and rutting as a stronger signal than the average score.
Last updated: 2026-08-21 09:03 CEST (Europe/Paris) Weather window: last 72h History: 7 recorded days

Why this road is wet / muddy today

  • Surface: holds water and can become muddy.
  • Recent rain: heavy rain (37.8 mm) in the last 24h, saturating the ground.
  • Terrain: forest cover reduces sun exposure, slowing down surface drying.
  • Confidence: High — based on weather and terrain models; no recent user observations are available.

Condition Breakdown

Surface
Used as a drainage and grip modifier in the condition model.
 Ground
Road Solidity
Semi-compacted natural soil mixed with gravel base.
 Mixed Dirt & Gravel
Moisture Sensitivity
Absorbs water quickly and turns soft. Dries slowly, especially under tree canopy.
 High
Rutting & Washout Risk
Saturated soft ground. Significant risk of deep ruts, deforming under load, and local washouts.
 High
Recent rain
42.6 mm in 48h, 42.6 mm in 72h.
 37.8 mm / 24h
Temperature
Affects drying rate via surface evaporation.
 15.7 °C
Humidity
High relative humidity slows down surface moisture evaporation.
 90%
Cloud Cover
Overcast skies block direct sun, reducing drying speed.
 100%
Segment spread
2 mapped segment(s) scored for this object.
 4-6 / 10
Confidence
Weather source: meteo-france-observations + meteo-france-arome.
 High

Recorded 7-Day Condition History

Date Score Label Rain
2026-08-14 10/10 Dry / Fast -
2026-08-15 10/10 Dry / Fast -
2026-08-16 10/10 Dry / Fast -
2026-08-18 10/10 Dry / Fast -
2026-08-19 10/10 Dry / Fast -
2026-08-20 10/10 Dry / Fast -
2026-08-21 4/10 Wet / Muddy -

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