Mountain weather

Lake District Mountain weather forecast table

Confidence

High for changeable weather for the rest of the week

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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 Severe Chill Effect
Wind significantly lowers the ‘feels-like’ temperature relative to the actual temperature, with even moderate winds significantly adding to the chilling effect. Strong winds can result in a severe and debilitating wind chill many degrees below the actual temperature. This effect will be enhanced in rain or wet snow. Without protection, prolonged exposure could result in frost nip or frostbite on exposed parts of the body and/or hypothermia.

hazard Gales
Gale force winds (gusts over 50mph) make walking difficult and strenuous with a potential to be blown over by gusts. There is often a marked increase in winds through cols or on exposed ridges and summits. Distances can take longer to cover and compass bearings become harder to follow accurately.
hazard 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.
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

Dry morning, patchy rain spreading north in the afternoon and evening

Time 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
Sunny intervals Sunny intervals Light rain Light rain Light rain Light rain
Chance of precipitation
(at 800m)
00% 00% 30% 50% 60% 60%

Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
Time 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
900m SE
21
SE
30
S
31
SE
36
SE
33
S
32
600m SE
19
SE
20
S
26
S
28
SE
27
S
27
300m S
2
S
10
S
14
S
11
S
10
S
10
Valley SE
3
SE
6
SE
11
SE
9
SE
10
SE
11
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
Time 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
900m 25 36 39 44 40 39
600m 27 26 35 38 38 38
300m 16 23 30 29 27 28
Valley 17 17 24 24 25 26

Altitude above mean sea level
Time 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
900m
600m
300m
10°
Valley
10°
12°
11°
11°
11°
Freezing Level
1,000m
1,100m
1,500m
2,100m
2,100m
2,100m

Altitude above mean sea level
Time 06:00 09:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00
900m
-4°
-5°
-2°
-2°
-2°
-1°
600m
-2°
300m
Valley

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

Strong summit winds will make for slow progress and significant wind chill.

Weather

Dry in the morning with bright spells. Thickening cloud will bring some occasional rain in the afternoon and evening, but some drier weather at times too.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

60%, best chance in the morning

Low cloud and visibility

Very good visibility in the morning with cloud above the summits. Cloud developing down to 700 to 900 metres during the afternoon, highest bases across the Northern Fells given some shelter. Little change in the evening but cloud lowering to 600 metres across Southern Fells.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

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Mountain weather information

Weather

Most of the day will be cloudy with occasional rain, this briefly more persistent for a time in the early afternoon. Drier and eventually clearer weather with a few showers will spread from the southwest through the evening. Windy with strong to gale southwesterly winds.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

50%, best chance in the evening.

Maximum wind speed expected

Southwesterly average speeds of 35 mph and gusts to 50 mph

Temperature

  • At 800m Plus 8 Celsius
  • Valley Plus 8 rising to 16 Celsius
  • Freezing level Above the summits

Low cloud and visibility

Poor in extensive cloud down to 600 to 900 metres in the morning, lowest bases across Southern and Western Fells. Cloud breaking and lifting to patches above 800 metres from mid-afternoon.

Mountain weather information

Thu 16 Apr

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Largely dry with broken cloud and bright spells. Isolated passing showers. Strong to gale southwesterly winds.

Fri 17 Apr

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Cloudy with occasional rain. Drier and clearer weather spreading from the southwest from late afternoon. Strong to gale southwesterly winds.

Sat 18 Apr

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Variable amounts of cloud and a chance of passing showers.

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Summit specific forecast

Mountain summit forecast map

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