Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for a mix of dry spells and showers on Saturday but some uncertainty in their timings and duration. Low confidence for Sunday in the northward extent of rain over the United Kingdom. High for cooler but generally dry conditions to start next week.
This evening forecast
Cloudy with outbreaks of rain but becoming dry later in the evening. Some low cloud will develop, especially on southern and western fells. Light southwesterly winds.
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
Early low cloud slowly lifting. Mainly cloudy with the odd shower. Light winds.
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 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% | 10% | 10% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 50% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
SW
18
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SW
16
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SW
15
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SW
15
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SW
16
|
SW
14
|
SW
10
|
N
6
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| 600m |
SW
15
|
SW
12
|
SW
12
|
SW
14
|
SW
15
|
SW
12
|
SW
8
|
N
4
|
| 300m |
S
6
|
SW
5
|
SW
6
|
SW
8
|
SW
9
|
SW
7
|
SW
3
|
N
2
|
| Valley |
S
6
|
SW
5
|
SW
7
|
SW
8
|
SW
10
|
SW
7
|
SW
3
|
N
2
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 8 |
| 600m | 19 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 11 | 5 |
| 300m | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 8 | 5 |
| Valley | 13 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 7 | 4 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
5°
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5°
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5°
|
5°
|
5°
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6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
| 600m |
6°
|
7°
|
7°
|
7°
|
7°
|
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
| 300m |
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
9°
|
10°
|
11°
|
11°
|
8°
|
| Valley |
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
12°
|
12°
|
12°
|
10°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,500m
|
1,800m
|
1,800m
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1,800m
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1,700m
|
1,700m
|
1,700m
|
1,700m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
0°
|
1°
|
1°
|
0°
|
1°
|
2°
|
3°
|
3°
|
| 600m |
3°
|
3°
|
3°
|
3°
|
4°
|
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
| 300m |
6°
|
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
8°
|
9°
|
10°
|
8°
|
| Valley |
9°
|
9°
|
8°
|
9°
|
10°
|
11°
|
12°
|
10°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Difficult navigation at first but visibility improving as the cloud lifts by afternoon. Note the sunburn risk, even during cloudy periods.
Weather
Mostly dry overnight but low cloud becoming extensive, especially in the south and west. The mist will slowly lift then staying largely cloudy and dry during the day with the odd sharp shower around. A chance of more persistent rain arriving from the south during the evening but extent is uncertain.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
10% becoming 70% by early afternoon.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive low cloud, bases 300 to 500m, overnight and to start the day giving some difficult navigation at first especially in the south and west. This will slowly lift with visibility becoming mainly good by noon but high tops above 800m in the south and west may hang onto cloud through the afternoon. Also some brief reductions in any showers.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A largely cloudy day with showers or longer spells of rain. A chance of some drier and brighter spells in the afternoon. Feeling rather humid.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30%, becoming 70% later.
Maximum wind speed expected
Variable 5 to 10mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 5C rising to 11C.
- Valley Plus 10C rising to 16C.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Areas of cloud and fog in the morning slowly lifting with visibility improving later.
Mountain weather information
Mon 4 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Early patchy rain and low cloud clearing then mainly dry and bright. Turning cooler with a freshening northwesterly breeze. Freezing level above summits.
Tue 5 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mainly dry with sunny spells and the odd shower, wintry on the tops. Feeling much colder with a brisk northerly breeze. Freezing level 800m.
Wed 6 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A cold northerly airstream will continue. Mostly dry and bright with scattered showers, wintry at times. Freezing level 600 to 800m.
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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.