Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence for a dry and settled day on Saturday before turning more unsettled from Sunday onwards. Low confidence in exact timing and detail of any rain from Monday.
This evening forecast
Dry with clear spells and any cloud well above the summits. Light westerly winds, a little breezy on higher routes.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
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
Dry with hazy sunny spells. Light winds and feeling warm on lower slopes.
| 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 |
SW
8
|
S
7
|
S
7
|
SW
6
|
SW
5
|
SW
8
|
SW
9
|
S
16
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| 600m |
SW
7
|
SW
7
|
S
5
|
SW
4
|
SW
4
|
SW
7
|
SW
8
|
S
13
|
| 300m |
SW
5
|
SW
3
|
SW
3
|
SW
1
|
S
3
|
SW
5
|
S
4
|
S
5
|
| Valley |
W
1
|
W
1
|
N
2
|
S
1
|
SW
4
|
SW
5
|
SW
2
|
S
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 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 19 |
| 600m | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 18 |
| 300m | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 12 |
| Valley | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 8 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
6°
|
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
| 600m |
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
7°
|
8°
|
9°
|
7°
|
6°
|
| 300m |
7°
|
6°
|
5°
|
9°
|
11°
|
11°
|
8°
|
7°
|
| Valley |
8°
|
7°
|
6°
|
9°
|
12°
|
11°
|
9°
|
8°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,200m
|
1,200m
|
1,200m
|
1,200m
|
1,100m
|
1,200m
|
1,100m
|
1,100m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
3°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
1°
|
| 600m |
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
6°
|
8°
|
7°
|
5°
|
2°
|
| 300m |
6°
|
5°
|
4°
|
8°
|
11°
|
10°
|
7°
|
5°
|
| Valley |
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
9°
|
11°
|
10°
|
9°
|
7°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Nothing to add.
Weather
Some mist and fog patches possible in the valleys at first but soon clearing to a dry day with bright and sunny spells. Cloud will be high level and well above summits, which may turn sunshine hazy at times. Mostly light winds. Feeling warm in the valleys.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
100%.
Low cloud and visibility
Very good visibility outside of any early morning mist and fog patches in valleys.
Ground conditions
Location: Great Dodd summit - 857m at 12:03. Temperature: plus 10.3deg C. Maximum wind speed 8.8mph. Wind chill: plus 8.7deg C. Average wind speed: 5.3mph. Full report: Today's report is from the summit of Great Dodd 857m. Amazing weather once again, a warm breeze, full sunshine and big views, fitting for the official 'first day of spring', and it felt like it, perfect weather for many mountain activities and enjoying the fells. Tomorrow is looking like another brilliant day to be out enjoying the hills, with only a slight change on Sunday, so normal hill equipment for non-winter conditions remains advisable however crampons/micro-spikes and an ice axe are no longer required with possibly only a couple of exceptions, for those actively seeking out the remaining snow to practice skills on for example, or for anyone planning on Swirral Edge where a stubborn patch of quite unavoidable snow remains on the final exit slope. It is worth noting that the remaining snow will be hard and icy after the forecast overnight frost, and one step out onto it without spikes can still initiate a slide/fall, the 'I'll just check it' step onto the snow is worth treating with caution, particularly as much of the remaining snow is in exposed locations. So a brilliant time to be out enjoying the spring conditions and all it brings to the fells, but take care around any remaining snow as it will be hard and icy.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Becoming cloudy through the morning as light rain and drizzle spreads southeastwards. Cloudy with light patchy rain in the afternoon but turning dry with clear spells developing in the evening. Westerly winds turning northwesterly, fresh on higher routes.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Nil for much of morning and afternoon, becoming 80% in the evening.
Maximum wind speed expected
West becoming northwest 15-20mph gusting 20-25mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 3 or 4C, lowering to plus 1C in the evening.
- Valley Plus 3C in the morning rising to 10C.
- Freezing level Above summits, lowering in the evening to 900m.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud base lowering in the morning to 400-600m. Cloud breaking up in the evening with only lingering and isolated low cloud bases. Visibility very poor in cloud and rain, otherwise good.
Mountain weather information
Mon 23 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mostly cloudy with some bright intervals early in the day and outbreaks of rain possible later. Fresh southwesterly winds becoming strong later. Freezing level 900m rising above summits.
Tue 24 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with outbreaks of heavier rain at times. Strong southwesterly winds. Freezing level above summits falling to 700m later.
Wed 25 Mar
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mostly cloudy with some brighter intervals and heavy showers. Strong northwesterly winds. Freezing level 700m.
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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.