Mountain weather
Lake District
Confidence
High for Thursday then some uncertainty in the timing of rain and low cloud clearing on Friday morning. High for cooler conditions and a lot of dry weather on Saturday but low confidence for Sunday and Monday at this stage.
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Thu 13 AugSunrise:Sunset:
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Fri 14 AugSunrise:Sunset:
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Further outlook
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Strong Sunlight
Mountain weather forecast
Dry, bright and very warm conditions. Winds easing.
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Weather
(at 800m)
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Chance of
precipitation (at 800m)
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Chance of precipitation |
<5%
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<5%
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<5%
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10%
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10%
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10%
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Wind direction and speed
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900m
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900m | SW 26mph knots
SW
26mph |
S 21mph knots
S
21mph |
SW 16mph knots
SW
16mph |
SW 14mph knots
SW
14mph |
W 12mph knots
W
12mph |
W 14mph knots
W
14mph |
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600m
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600m | SW 13mph knots
SW
13mph |
S 13mph knots
S
13mph |
SW 14mph knots
SW
14mph |
SW 10mph knots
SW
10mph |
W 10mph knots
W
10mph |
W 9mph knots
W
9mph |
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300m
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300m | S 4mph knots
S
4mph |
S 5mph knots
S
5mph |
SW 7mph knots
SW
7mph |
SW 2mph knots
SW
2mph |
NW 6mph knots
NW
6mph |
W 5mph knots
W
5mph |
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Valley
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Valley | SW 1mph knots
SW
1mph |
SW 2mph knots
SW
2mph |
SW 6mph knots
SW
6mph |
SW 3mph knots
SW
3mph |
NW 6mph knots
NW
6mph |
W 3mph knots
W
3mph |
Wind gust
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900m
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900m | 30mph | 25mph | 20mph | 18mph | 15mph | 17mph |
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600m
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600m | 15mph | 17mph | 18mph | 14mph | 13mph | 14mph |
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300m
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300m | 19mph | 14mph | 15mph | 9mph | 12mph | 11mph |
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Valley
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Valley | 12mph | 9mph | 12mph | 8mph | 13mph | 10mph |
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600m
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Valley
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| Freezing Level | Freezing Level |
3200m
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3300m
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3400m
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3500m
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3200m
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3500m
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Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
The high temperatures will increase the risk of heat exhaustion and dehydration, especially in eastern valleys. Careful route planning and timing will be required to avoid the worst of the heat.
Weather
A dry day is expected with long bright or sunny spells but the sunshine will become hazy through the afternoon. There is a small chance of the heat triggering some very isolated showers in the afternoon. Feeling very warm or hot, especially in the east.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
100%.
Low cloud and visibility
Good visibility, though a haze will obscure distant hills. Cloud remaining above the tops.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Cloudy overnight and to start the morning with showery rain, perhaps heavy and thundery for a brief time. This will clear east through the morning, then mainly dry and bright for the rest of the day with the odd shower. Feeling cooler.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
30% at first, becoming 90% during morning.
Maximum wind speed expected
Westerly 10-15mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 13C.
- Valley Plus 18C rising to 21C.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Extensive cloud at first with bases 500 to 700m but this lifting and breaking up through the morning. Cloud above summits and good visibility in the afternoon.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Sat 15 Aug
Mainly dry with sunny spells and light winds. A few isolated showers. Feeling cool on the tops.
Sun 16 Aug
It is likely to be dry and bright for most of the day with light winds. Rain may spread east in the evening.
Mon 17 Aug
Turning more unsettled with bands of rain spreading east and a chance of strong winds.
Mountain weather information
Sat 15 Aug
Mainly dry with sunny spells and light winds. A few isolated showers. Feeling cool on the tops.
Sun 16 Aug
It is likely to be dry and bright for most of the day with light winds. Rain may spread east in the evening.
Mon 17 Aug
Turning more unsettled with bands of rain spreading east and a chance of strong winds.
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations