Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for changeable weather for the coming few days. Low for detail from Thursday onwards.
This evening forecast
Dry with clear skies. Strong south or southeasterly summit winds.
Mountain weather forecast
Dry and bright, strong winds at height
| 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) |
00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% |
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 |
SE
27
|
SE
25
|
SE
27
|
SE
29
|
SE
29
|
SE
26
|
SE
27
|
SE
25
|
| 600m |
SE
28
|
SE
25
|
SE
24
|
SE
26
|
SE
24
|
SE
22
|
SE
20
|
SE
20
|
| 300m |
SE
12
|
SE
11
|
SE
9
|
SE
11
|
SE
12
|
SE
11
|
SE
9
|
SE
8
|
| Valley |
SE
8
|
E
6
|
E
5
|
E
8
|
E
9
|
SE
7
|
SE
6
|
S
8
|
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 | 36 | 33 | 36 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 34 |
| 600m | 41 | 36 | 36 | 40 | 36 | 33 | 31 | 30 |
| 300m | 28 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 20 |
| Valley | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
8°
|
10°
|
11°
|
10°
|
8°
|
| 600m |
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
9°
|
12°
|
13°
|
12°
|
10°
|
| 300m |
7°
|
6°
|
7°
|
11°
|
15°
|
15°
|
14°
|
12°
|
| Valley |
9°
|
8°
|
7°
|
12°
|
15°
|
17°
|
15°
|
14°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,100m
|
2,100m
|
2,100m
|
2,000m
|
2,200m
|
2,600m
|
2,500m
|
2,500m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
-1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
3°
|
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
4°
|
| 600m |
0°
|
1°
|
1°
|
4°
|
8°
|
9°
|
8°
|
6°
|
| 300m |
3°
|
3°
|
5°
|
9°
|
12°
|
13°
|
12°
|
10°
|
| Valley |
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
10°
|
14°
|
15°
|
14°
|
12°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Strong winds expected at height making for slower progress and a chilling effect.
Weather
Dry througout with plenty of sunshine in the morning, although high cloud thickening through the afternoon making the sunshine rather hazy
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%
Low cloud and visibility
Good visibility on the tops with little in the way of summit cloud
Ground conditions
Date: Monday 6 April. Location: Helvellyn summit at 12:45: Temperature: plus 2.5 deg C. Maximum wind speed 22.8 mph. Wind chill: minus 3.6 deg C. Average wind speed: 15.6 mph. Full report: Bright, Chilly. Cloud blanketed the high tops of Lakeland at the start of Easter Monday. With a stiff breeze, this gradually lifted through the morning, clearing above the highest summits by mid-morning. Occasional orographic cloud rose from the valleys to briefly veil the tops, but blue skies soon broke through to give a very pleasant afternoon on the fells. The wind chill was notable throughout, keeping the feel on exposed skin close to freezing despite an air temperature of around 2.5°C on Helvellyn summit. Many people made the most of the excellent visibility, with expansive views across the Lake District National Park. Only minor snow patches remain, tucked into isolated, sheltered nooks and crannies. Footpaths have dried well following Storm Dave, and the rock on Striding and Swirral Edges is now largely clear and straightforward to negotiate. A few small patches linger at the upper ends of the edges but can easily be avoided. As we draw this winter season of reports and assessments on Helvellyn to a close, please continue to #BeAdventureSmart. Ensure you have the skills to match your plans, including the ability to navigate in poor visibility. Carry the right equipment - even at this time of year, wind chill can still drop below freezing on the high fells. Always check the forecast and remember that conditions are often harsher at altitude. Enjoy your time in the Lake District and stay safe.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Chance of a little light rain in the early hours. Otherwise it will be dry although rather cloudy, some brighter spells developing during the afternoon especially inland.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
50%, best chance across the Eastern Fells in the afternoon
Maximum wind speed expected
Southwesterly 20 mph
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 9 Celsius
- Valley Plus 8 rising to 15 Celsius
- Freezing level Above the summits
Low cloud and visibility
Poor in areas of cloud down to 700 to 900 metres, lowest bases in the morning. Cloud should lift and break during the afternoon.
Mountain weather information
Thu 9 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Rain in the morning, brighter in the afternoon with a few wintry showers. Becoming much colder with freezing level lowering to 800 metres.
Fri 10 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
After a dry start rain, briefly preceded by summit snow, will spread northeast in the afternoon. Strong to gale summit southwesterly winds. Freezing level 600 metres rising above summits.
Sat 11 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Rain and summit snow in the early hours, otherwise bright with a few wintry showers. Freezing level falling to 600 metres.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
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The Lake District covers an area of 885 square miles with its highest point, Scafell Pike, standing at 978 metres.