Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Turning very cold towards the New Year, mainly dry until the 1st or the 2nd January when some wintry showers are expected with some snow accumulations are likely. There will be strong north or northwesterly winds at times with a significant wind chill expected, full winter walking kit may be required.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Severe Chill Effect
Wind significantly lowers the ‘feels-like’ temperature relative to the actual temperature, with even moderate winds significantly adding to the chilling effect. Strong winds can result in a severe and debilitating wind chill many degrees below the actual temperature. This effect will be enhanced in rain or wet snow. Without protection, prolonged exposure could result in frost nip or frostbite on exposed parts of the body and/or hypothermia.
Mountain weather forecast
A dry and bright day with plenty of winter sunshine, feeling very cold higher on the fells in light northerly winds.
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
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|
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Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
00% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
E
9
|
NE
8
|
E
10
|
NE
22
|
NE
31
|
NE
28
|
| 600m |
E
8
|
NE
5
|
E
6
|
NE
13
|
NE
20
|
NE
17
|
| 300m |
E
3
|
N
3
|
E
2
|
NE
5
|
NE
7
|
NE
6
|
| Valley |
N
1
|
NE
2
|
NE
3
|
NE
6
|
NE
8
|
NE
8
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m | 11 | 9 | 13 | 26 | 36 | 33 |
| 600m | 10 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 23 |
| 300m | 7 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 21 | 20 |
| Valley | 3 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 22 | 21 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
0°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
| 600m |
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
| 300m |
1°
|
0°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
| Valley |
2°
|
2°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
| Freezing Level |
400m
|
400m
|
400m
|
800m
|
900m
|
700m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
-4°
|
-4°
|
-6°
|
-7°
|
-8°
|
-8°
|
| 600m |
-3°
|
-3°
|
-3°
|
-4°
|
-5°
|
-5°
|
| 300m |
-1°
|
-1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
| Valley |
0°
|
0°
|
2°
|
2°
|
1°
|
1°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Feeling very chilly out walking on the fells with a chill that will be enhanced by cold northeasterly winds.
Weather
Dry and clear overnight with a sharp frost developing. Monday will be a dry with variable amounts of cloud.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
50%, patchy cloud around eastern fells
Low cloud and visibility
Poor in areas of cloud between 600 and 900 metres shrouding the tops. Excellent visibility outside of cloud.
Ground conditions
Date: Sunday 28 December Location: Skiddaw summit at 12:30 Temperature: minus 1.3°C Maximum wind speed 15.1mph Wind chill: minus 8.7°C Average wind speed: 13.0mph Full report: High pressure is still dominating the weather across the Lake District National Park with another fine and sunny but bitterly cold day. There was a heavy frost overnight and much terrain remained frozen throughout the day although there was some softening in direct sunlight. Pipcrake crystals have grown to 2"-3" in sheltered & shaded locations. Underfoot northely aspects and shady locations are becoming slippery and microspikes are a useful addition to your walking kit. There was a lot of haze and plenty of orographic clouds pouring over the summits giving some very atmospheric conditions. It was relatively warm in the valleys and in the sunshine but pretty challenging where exposed to the bitter east wind or in the shade. Please take plenty of warm and windproof layers including hats and gloves to safely enjoy these spectacular conditions. Sunset is 3.55pm so don't forget the headtorch.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Another very cold day with fresh northeasterly winds enhancing the cold feel. A dry and bright day with plenty of weak sunshine.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
95%
Maximum wind speed expected
Northeasterly 15-20mph
Temperature
- At 800m Minus 2 Celsius
- Valley Minus 1 rising to Plus 3 Celsius.
- Freezing level around 200m
Low cloud and visibility
Most cloud expected to be above the summits with very good visibility and great far reaching views.
Mountain weather information
Wed 31 Dec
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Another cold but dry and bright day to finish the year, strong northerly winds will make it feel bitterly cold, perhaps more cloud later in the day.
Thu 1 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Wintry showers are a possibility for the new year with more cloud than recent days and strong northwesterly winds expected, poor visibility in wintry showers and full winter conditions expected on the fells.
Fri 2 Jan
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A continuation of the cold conditions that start the new year with fresh or strong north or northwesterly winds, some bright weather but risk of some wintry showers.
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Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
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The Lake District covers an area of 885 square miles with its highest point, Scafell Pike, standing at 978 metres.