Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for mostly settled weather for the next few days, low for extent of cloud on a daily basis
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Poor Visibility
Poor visibility presents challenging route finding conditions. Visibility could be significantly less than 50 metres in all directions with few or no visual references, especially on featureless moors or plateaux. Distances become hard to judge and cliff or cornice edges can be difficult to recognise. These conditions require good navigational skills. There is a risk of white-out conditions when mist or fog is combined with extensive snow cover.
Strong Sunlight
Harmful UV levels from sunlight increase with altitude giving a greater risk of sunburn and eye damage, even on some overcast days. On breezy days, the cooling effect of wind on exposed skin may disguise any feeling of sunburn until it is too late. If there is snow cover, glare increases the effect of UV rays especially on the eyes. It is advisable to wear sun block, protective clothing such as a long-sleeved top and hat and have good quality eye protection.
Mountain weather forecast
Mainly dry and cloudy, chance of a light afternoon shower
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
10% | 10% | 30% | 30% | 10% | 00% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
NW
14
|
NW
12
|
NW
10
|
NW
11
|
NW
9
|
NW
9
|
| 600m |
W
8
|
NW
10
|
NW
9
|
NW
10
|
NW
10
|
W
5
|
| 300m |
NW
2
|
NW
6
|
NW
6
|
NW
7
|
NW
6
|
NW
3
|
| Valley |
N
1
|
NW
4
|
NW
5
|
W
8
|
NW
5
|
N
2
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m | 16 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 10 |
| 600m | 11 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 8 |
| 300m | 10 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 7 |
| Valley | 9 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 6 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
0°
|
0°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
| 600m |
2°
|
3°
|
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
4°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
7°
|
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
5°
|
| Valley |
6°
|
9°
|
10°
|
10°
|
9°
|
8°
|
| Freezing Level |
800m
|
800m
|
900m
|
1,000m
|
1,000m
|
1,000m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
-5°
|
-4°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
| 600m |
-2°
|
-1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
| 300m |
3°
|
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
4°
|
| Valley |
5°
|
8°
|
9°
|
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Note low freezing level through the day, feeling cold under cloud cover.
Weather
A bright start but cloud bubbling up through the morning, with cloudy skies at times in the afternoon. Chance of a few light showers breaking out from late morning, but some spells of dry weather expected too.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80%
Low cloud and visibility
Very good visibility with good air clarity. Areas of cloud between 750 metres and 900 metres through the day, lowest cloud bases in the morning.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
After a bright start cloud bubbling up through the morning, bringing the chance of a few showers in the afternoon. Cold at height.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80%
Maximum wind speed expected
Northeast 10 mph
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 5 Celsius
- Valley Minus 1 rising to 12 Celsius
- Freezing level Above summits
Low cloud and visibility
Very good visibility with mostly cloud above the summits
Mountain weather information
Tue 21 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Chance of an early shower otherwise dry. Fresh easterly summit winds.
Wed 22 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry with some spells of sunshine. Fresh to strong, cold easterly summit winds.
Thu 23 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Remaining dry and settled but with strong, cold easterly summit winds.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations
The Lake District covers an area of 885 square miles with its highest point, Scafell Pike, standing at 978 metres.