Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for cold, largely dry weather initially and again later, but lower for details and timing of the brief milder, more unsettled interlude on Tuesday.
This evening forecast
Rather cloudy but mostly dry, the cloud tending to break up towards midnight. Strong, cold, northeasterly winds easing a little.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Dry and sunny, but cold despite winds easing
| 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) |
<05% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | <05% | 10% |
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 |
E
18
|
NE
13
|
NE
13
|
NE
13
|
NE
13
|
N
16
|
N
18
|
N
20
|
| 600m |
NE
13
|
NE
9
|
NE
10
|
NE
9
|
N
10
|
N
12
|
N
12
|
N
14
|
| 300m |
NE
8
|
NE
6
|
NE
6
|
NE
5
|
N
6
|
N
6
|
N
4
|
N
5
|
| Valley |
NE
12
|
NE
10
|
NE
10
|
NE
8
|
NE
8
|
N
8
|
N
8
|
N
8
|
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 | 26 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 26 |
| 600m | 20 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 22 |
| 300m | 16 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
| Valley | 20 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
1°
|
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
0°
|
-2°
|
-2°
|
| 600m |
3°
|
2°
|
1°
|
1°
|
2°
|
2°
|
0°
|
0°
|
| 300m |
5°
|
4°
|
3°
|
3°
|
5°
|
4°
|
2°
|
2°
|
| Valley |
8°
|
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
8°
|
7°
|
6°
|
5°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,300m
|
1,000m
|
700m
|
600m
|
700m
|
700m
|
600m
|
800m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
-5°
|
-5°
|
-6°
|
-5°
|
-5°
|
-6°
|
-8°
|
-8°
|
| 600m |
-2°
|
-2°
|
-4°
|
-3°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
-4°
|
-5°
|
| 300m |
2°
|
1°
|
0°
|
1°
|
3°
|
2°
|
0°
|
0°
|
| Valley |
5°
|
4°
|
3°
|
4°
|
6°
|
5°
|
3°
|
3°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Valley temperatures close to freezing at first and again later.
Weather
Dry and increasingly clear through the early hours. Then a dry and sunny day, although cloud increases during the evening with the risk of odd light snow shower later.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Close to 100%, chances fall a little later in the evening
Low cloud and visibility
Little or no cloud expected below summit level through daylight hours, but, especially in east, occasional cloud above 600-750m spreading south in the evening. Visibility excellent with good panoramic views of surrounding lakes and fells, falling to just a few kilometres in any evening snow showers.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A few snow showers, mainly in the east, possible through the early hours otherwise another fine, sunny but very cold day across the fells.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Close to 100% through daylight hours
Maximum wind speed expected
Northerly 20mph at first decreasing to 10mph or less by early afternoon.
Temperature
- At 800m Minus 1 or 2 Celsius
- Valley Around minus 1 or 2 Celsius rising to plus 5 Celsius by day
- Freezing level Around 600m
Low cloud and visibility
Occasional cloud above 600-750m, mainly in east, through the early hours, otherwise little or no cloud expected below the summits. Visibility very good or excellent, perhaps just a few kilometres in any early snow showers.
Mountain weather information
Tue 18 Nov
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with outbreaks of snow, turning to rain for a time away from highest fells, spreading southeast, clearing to wintry showers later. Freshening westerly winds, turning northerly later. Freezing level rising close to summits before falling again later.
Wed 19 Nov
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A few snow showers but mostly dry with long clear or sunny spells. Very cold with strong northerly winds. Freezing level falling to 300m or less.
Thu 20 Nov
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Another mostly dry day with long clear or sunny spells. Very cold again but winds easing. Freezing level 300m or less.
Updated at:
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.