Mountain weather

Lake District Mountain weather forecast table

Confidence

High for Monday. Then high for dry and settled weather for the rest of the week as high pressure becomes established.

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This evening forecast

Dry and partly cloudy. Cloud above the summits. Light winds.

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Mountain hazards

Mountain weather hazards

Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.

hazard 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

Cloudy at times with a chance of afternoon showers

Time 00:00 03:00 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
Clear night Clear night Sunny day Cloudy Light shower (day) Light shower (day) Cloudy Partly cloudy (night)
Chance of precipitation
(at 800m)
00% 00% 00% 00% 30% 30% 20% 10%

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 NE
6
NE
4
E
4
S
3
SE
5
S
5
E
9
E
14
600m N
6
E
4
E
3
SE
2
SE
5
NW
5
E
8
E
11
300m N
3
NE
2
E
2
SE
2
SE
4
S
3
E
5
E
5
Valley N
4
NE
4
NE
2
SE
4
NW
5
N
3
NE
6
NE
7
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 9 6 5 6 10 9 14 20
600m 9 6 5 6 10 9 12 17
300m 6 5 4 5 9 7 11 13
Valley 8 6 4 7 9 6 10 13

Altitude above mean sea level
Time 00:00 03:00 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
900m
600m
300m
Valley
10°
10°
10°
Freezing Level
1,000m
900m
900m
900m
1,000m
1,100m
1,100m
1,000m

Altitude above mean sea level
Time 00:00 03:00 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
900m
-2°
-2°
-1°
-1°
-4°
600m
-1°
300m
Valley
10°

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

Note low freezing level and cold temperatures at height.

Weather

Dry in the morning with clear or sunny periods. Cloudy at times in the afternoon with a few showers breaking out. Showers turning somewhat heavier for a time late afternoon with the chance of some sleet on the highest tops. Showers becoming isolated in the evening.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

80%

Low cloud and visibility

Good visibility with patchy cloud around 900 metres in the morning, otherwise cloud above the summits

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

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Sunset:

Mountain weather information

Weather

Chance of a light shower at first otherwise a dry day. Rather cloudy in the morning but turning sunnier from the east in the afternoon. Strengthening easterly winds at height, but gusty on the tops later. Cold at height.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

80%

Maximum wind speed expected

Easterly 25 mph

Temperature

  • At 800m Plus 4 Celsius
  • Valley Plus 5 rising to 14 Celsius
  • Freezing level 1000 metres

Low cloud and visibility

Areas of cloud down to 700 metres at first, otherwise good visibility with cloud above the summits

Mountain weather information

Wed 22 Apr

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Sunset:

Chance of some thin low cloud across Eastern Fells at first, otherwise dry and sunny. Cold, strong easterly winds at height.

Thu 23 Apr

Sunrise:
Sunset:

Dry and sunny, winds easing.

Fri 24 Apr

Sunrise:
Sunset:

Little change, dry and sunny.

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Summit specific forecast

Mountain summit forecast map

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