Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for a changeable conditions with rain at times to persist well into next week, but low for detail in position and timing of any particular rain bands. Low for wind strength in the outlook.
This evening forecast
A dry evening and start to the night with patchy summit cloud and some clear spells. Cloud thickening across the western Fells towards midnight. Moderate southwest winds across the tops.
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.
Heavy Persistent Rain
Heavy and persistent rain can lead to drenched clothing and footwear with waterproofs often becoming soaked through, especially if accompanied by strong winds. This can lead to significant loss of body heat and an increased likelihood of hypothermia. Terrain may turn increasingly boggy underfoot while streams can flood and become impassable. There may also be a risk of flooding in valleys or glens. If there is snow cover, a heightened avalanche hazard is possible and avalanche reports should be consulted where available.
Mountain weather forecast
A dull damp day with outbreaks of rain and low cloud.
| 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) |
20% | 40% | 20% | 60% | 80% | 70% | 30% | 60% |
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 |
S
27
|
S
29
|
S
33
|
S
34
|
S
35
|
S
26
|
S
17
|
S
14
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| 600m |
S
24
|
S
23
|
S
28
|
S
28
|
S
29
|
S
23
|
S
16
|
S
12
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| 300m |
S
9
|
S
8
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S
9
|
S
9
|
S
11
|
S
9
|
S
6
|
S
5
|
| Valley |
S
9
|
S
8
|
S
7
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SE
10
|
S
10
|
S
9
|
S
6
|
S
4
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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 | 32 | 35 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 32 | 22 | 18 |
| 600m | 32 | 31 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 31 | 22 | 17 |
| 300m | 24 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 23 | 16 | 12 |
| Valley | 21 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 15 | 10 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
5°
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6°
|
6°
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5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
| 600m |
7°
|
7°
|
7°
|
7°
|
7°
|
8°
|
7°
|
7°
|
| 300m |
9°
|
9°
|
8°
|
8°
|
9°
|
9°
|
9°
|
9°
|
| Valley |
11°
|
11°
|
10°
|
10°
|
11°
|
11°
|
11°
|
11°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,800m
|
1,900m
|
2,000m
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2,100m
|
1,900m
|
1,800m
|
1,600m
|
1,500m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
0°
|
0°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
2°
|
| 600m |
2°
|
2°
|
2°
|
1°
|
2°
|
3°
|
4°
|
4°
|
| 300m |
6°
|
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
7°
|
8°
|
8°
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| Valley |
9°
|
9°
|
9°
|
8°
|
9°
|
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Some uncertainty in timing and intensity of the rain. Challenging navigation conditions, highest cloud bases in the north.
Weather
Low cloud with occasional light rain or drizzle through the early hours. Outbreaks of rain turn increasingly persistent from the west through the morning, these occasionally heavy in the afternoon. A chance of drier but still cloudy conditions by early evening, but further rain expected overnight.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
10%, best chance across the northern Fells early morning.
Low cloud and visibility
Poor visibility is likely throughout the day with persistent cloud often down to the valleys, but around 600m across the northern Fells, with a chance of a few breaks here early morning.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Low cloud and outbreaks of occasionally heavy rain through the early hours. This eases to patchy light drizzle and a few showers in the morning, with a chance of some brighter spells across the northern Fells. Turning more generally cloudy with patchy light rain in the afternoon. The evening and start of the night likely to be dry with clear spells, but a chance that a band of rain may clip the area, most likely the southeast.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20%, best chance across the northwest mid-morning.
Maximum wind speed expected
Mainly South or southwest 10-15 mph, falling light and variable in the evening.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 5 or 6 Celsius
- Valley Plus 7 Celsius rising to 9 Celsius
- Freezing level Above the summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Mostly poor visibility in rain and persistent cloud above 400m, lower slopes in the south. A chance of more broken cloud above 600m across the northwestern Fells around mid-morning.
Mountain weather information
Tue 11 Nov
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Most likely a dry start, but strengthening south or southwest winds with outbreaks of rain spreading north, perhaps turning heavy.
Wed 12 Nov
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Further rain or showers, perhaps heavy at times, although a chance of some dry bright weather also. South or southwest winds, likely to be easing slightly.
Thu 13 Nov
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Further rain or showers, but a chance of drier brighter conditions later in the day. Winds likely to fall light.
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.