Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Generally high confidence in overall setup and for a mostly unsettled week. Low confidence over the weekend with respect to timing and extent of rain and strong winds.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
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.
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 variable cloud cover
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
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|
|
|
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Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
<05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
S
15
|
S
14
|
SW
15
|
SW
14
|
SW
17
|
SW
18
|
| 600m |
SW
14
|
SW
12
|
SW
12
|
SW
11
|
SW
13
|
SW
12
|
| 300m |
S
5
|
S
6
|
SW
5
|
SW
4
|
SW
5
|
S
2
|
| Valley |
SE
1
|
S
3
|
SW
4
|
W
5
|
SW
4
|
SW
2
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 |
| 600m | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
| 300m | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 |
| Valley | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
9°
|
9°
|
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
5°
|
| 600m |
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
8°
|
7°
|
| 300m |
10°
|
13°
|
13°
|
13°
|
11°
|
9°
|
| Valley |
10°
|
13°
|
13°
|
13°
|
12°
|
10°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,500m
|
2,500m
|
2,500m
|
2,400m
|
2,100m
|
1,600m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
6°
|
6°
|
4°
|
5°
|
3°
|
1°
|
| 600m |
7°
|
8°
|
7°
|
8°
|
5°
|
4°
|
| 300m |
8°
|
12°
|
12°
|
12°
|
10°
|
8°
|
| Valley |
10°
|
13°
|
12°
|
13°
|
11°
|
10°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Nothing to add
Weather
A dry day although cloudy at times, best chance of any brightness firth thing.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60%
Low cloud and visibility
Areas of cloud down to 700 to 900 metres, lowest bases across the Western Fells. Visibility poor in cloud, otherwise good.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A dry and cloudy start with a band of rain spreading eastwards later in the morning. The rain clears to blustery showers, which may be wintry and heavy at times, and bright spells. Fresh to strong southwesterly winds turning westerly.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
10% in the morning, becoming 80% through the afternoon.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southwest becoming west 15-25mph gusting 25-30mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 6C falling 0C in the evening.
- Valley Plus 9C, falling to plus 5 C in the evening.
- Freezing level Above summits falling to 700m later.
Low cloud and visibility
Low cloud with base 300-500m in the morning, falling to lower slopes at times in rain. Cloud lifting after rain clears with isolated cloud bases of 700-900m, mainly in heavier or wintry showers. Visibility poor in cloud and rain in the morning, good in the afternoon away from showers.
Mountain weather information
Fri 10 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A mostly dry day with some bright or sunny spells. A few afternoon showers possible. Light or moderate southwesterly winds becoming southerly and becoming strong later. Freezing level 700m rising above summits in the afternoon.
Sat 11 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Rain spreading eastwards early Saturday and clearing to largely dry conditions with the odd shower and sunny spells. Strong southwesterly winds. Freezing level above summits, falling to 600m through the day.
Sun 12 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Bright or sunny spells and showers. Fresh to strong southwesterly winds. Freezing level above summits.
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Summit specific forecast
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Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
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The Lake District covers an area of 885 square miles with its highest point, Scafell Pike, standing at 978 metres.