Mountains can be inhospitable and dangerous places for the ill prepared. From one hour to the next, from one hill to the next, they can exhibit a dramatic variation in weather conditions. Whether it's a well-planned expedition or a spur of the moment decision to go to the hills, it is important to check the forecast.
Mountain weather forecast
Mountain weather forecasts
| Hazards | Region |
|---|---|
 Mountain hazards (low likelihood) |
Northwest Highlands |
| Mountain hazards (low likelihood) |
North Grampian |
| Mountain hazards (low likelihood) |
South Grampian and Southeast Highlands |
| Mountain hazards (low likelihood) |
Southwest Highlands |
| Mountain hazards (low likelihood) |
Mourne Mountains |
| Mountain hazards (low likelihood) |
Lake District |
| Mountain hazards (medium likelihood) |
Yorkshire Dales |
| Mountain hazards (medium likelihood) |
Peak District |
| Mountain hazards (low likelihood) |
Eryri / Snowdonia |
| Mountain hazards (medium likelihood) |
Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons |
Mountain regions map
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We provide forecasts for a selection of the main hill and mountain areas in the UK. This content is designed for walkers, mountaineers and others taking part in outdoor activities. Forecasts are issued in the afternoon before 6pm every day and cover the evening period, the full 24 hours from midnight to midnight for the next two days then a brief outlook for the following 3 days. They are updated in the early hours of each morning before 6am so it is worth checking on the day for any updates to the forecast.