Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for unsettled weather to continue into next week. Low for daily detail.
This evening forecast
Cloudy with outbreaks of rain. Areas of cloud down to 700 to 900 metres.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Severe Chill Effect
Poor Visibility
Heavy Persistent Rain
Mountain weather forecast
Cloudy with rain at times, driest in the afternoon
| 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) |
30% | 70% | 30% | 60% | 30% | 30% | 80% | 80% |
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
S
25
|
S
25
|
S
21
|
SE
20
|
S
22
|
SE
21
|
SE
26
|
SE
29
|
| 600m |
S
20
|
S
20
|
S
18
|
SE
17
|
S
18
|
SE
16
|
SE
18
|
SE
20
|
| 300m |
SE
9
|
S
9
|
S
8
|
SE
8
|
SE
10
|
SE
9
|
SE
8
|
SE
10
|
| Valley |
SE
8
|
SE
8
|
SE
8
|
SE
8
|
SE
8
|
SE
7
|
E
7
|
E
8
|
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m | 31 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 33 | 38 |
| 600m | 29 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 31 |
| 300m | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 26 |
| Valley | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 21 |
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
| 600m |
3°
|
3°
|
3°
|
3°
|
3°
|
4°
|
4°
|
3°
|
| 300m |
5°
|
5°
|
4°
|
4°
|
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
| Valley |
7°
|
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,100m
|
1,100m
|
1,100m
|
1,100m
|
1,100m
|
1,100m
|
1,100m
|
1,100m
|
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
-6°
|
-6°
|
-5°
|
-5°
|
-5°
|
-5°
|
-6°
|
-6°
|
| 600m |
-3°
|
-3°
|
-2°
|
-3°
|
-2°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
| 300m |
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
| Valley |
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Nothing to add.
Weather
A cloudy day with outbreaks of rain or higher summit sleet, although some drier spells of weather likely to develop in the afternoon. Rain will become more persistent for a time in the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
50%, best chance in the afternoon especially across the Northern Fells
Low cloud and visibility
Poor in areas of cloud down to 600 to 900 metres, lowest bases during the morning. Cloud will tend to lift and break through the afternoon with improved visibility
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Cloudy in the morning with a few light showers otherwise mainly dry. Remaining cloudy through the afternoon with outbreaks of rain and drizzle extending northwards.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40%, best chance across the west and north of the area
Maximum wind speed expected
Southwesterly 15 mph
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 4 Celsius
- Valley Plus 4 rising to 8 Celsius
- Freezing level Above the summits
Low cloud and visibility
Poor in widespread cloud down to 600 to 900 metres, lowest bases across the Southern and Eastern Fells.
Mountain weather information
Wed 11 Feb
Remaining unsettled with showers or occasionally longer spells of rain.
Thu 12 Feb
Cloudy with showery rain, perhaps turning to snow on the higher tops later in the day.
Fri 13 Feb
Turning much colder with sleet or snow at first then mainly dry and bright. Strong, cold north or northeasterly winds.
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
The Lake District covers an area of 885 square miles with its highest point, Scafell Pike, standing at 978 metres.