Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for changeable weather conditions over the next few days and turning colder and windy later in weekend.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
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.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Dry, bright start, then cloudy with outbreaks of rain. Winds strengthening during afternoon.
| Time | 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% | 20% | 60% | 70% | 70% | 50% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
SW
32
|
SW
29
|
SW
31
|
SW
37
|
SW
47
|
SW
44
|
| 600m |
SW
29
|
SW
27
|
SW
25
|
SW
26
|
SW
36
|
SW
34
|
| 300m |
SW
10
|
SW
11
|
SW
9
|
SW
7
|
SW
14
|
SW
13
|
| Valley |
SW
8
|
SW
11
|
SW
7
|
SW
5
|
SW
15
|
SW
14
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m | 38 | 37 | 39 | 45 | 57 | 55 |
| 600m | 37 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 48 | 45 |
| 300m | 29 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 37 | 35 |
| Valley | 24 | 26 | 19 | 19 | 36 | 33 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
6°
|
7°
|
8°
|
11°
|
12°
|
12°
|
| 600m |
8°
|
9°
|
10°
|
12°
|
13°
|
13°
|
| 300m |
11°
|
12°
|
12°
|
13°
|
14°
|
14°
|
| Valley |
13°
|
14°
|
14°
|
14°
|
16°
|
16°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,200m
|
2,700m
|
3,200m
|
3,000m
|
3,300m
|
3,300m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
0°
|
1°
|
2°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
| 600m |
3°
|
5°
|
6°
|
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
| 300m |
9°
|
10°
|
11°
|
12°
|
12°
|
12°
|
| Valley |
12°
|
12°
|
13°
|
14°
|
14°
|
14°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Deceptively dry bright start over the Lake District but be prepared for rain and lowering clouds by afternoon.
Weather
Dry, bright start to the day with early sunshine. Becoming cloudy during the morning with outbreaks of rain edging up from the south across the National Park. Further rain at times in the afternoon, becoming heavier by evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70% reducing 30% later in morning.
Low cloud and visibility
Generally very good visibility at first with clouds mostly above the tops. Turning misty as rain sets in with patches of poor visibility likely. Clouds also becoming extensive above about 700m with some patches lower down in the afternoon.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A mostly cloudy day with further outbreaks of rain and extensive hill fog. A window of drier, brighter weather may develop before rain returns in the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40%.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southwest winds with average speeds 10 to 15mph.
Temperature
- At 800m 9 Celsius.
- Valley 12 Celsius rising to 18 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above the summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Misty conditions with poor visibility in more persistent rain. Extensive cloud cover above about 600 to 700m with some patches lower down.
Mountain weather information
Sat 20 Sep
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Another cloudy day with outbreaks of rain, heavy at times. Strengthening northeast winds.
Sun 21 Sep
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with rain at first, soon clearing. A few showers will follow later in morning with drier weather developing in afternoon. Turning colder with strong northerly winds.
Mon 22 Sep
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A quieter day over the Lake District National Park. It will be dry with some sunshine and lighter winds.
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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.